Location: Kent
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum plus company vehicle and fuel card
Contract Type: Full time – Permanent, 42.5hrs per week, Monday to Friday
About The Role
We’re looking for a skilled Commercial Gas Engineer to carry out servicing, PPMs, breakdowns and minor repairs on commercial plant rooms across NHS sites in Kent and Medway. You will work within a supportive engineering and management team based in Maidstone, liaising with Facilities Managers, Gas Qualified Supervisors, and NHS Estates Managers to ensure compliance and safe operation of all systems within the buildings. The role involves carrying out gas servicing, repairs, and breakdown work to ensure the smooth operational performance of our managed contracts, completing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks according to schedule and supporting minor project work as required.
Key Responsibilities
* Testing equipment and appliances to ensure they function and meet safety standards.
* Repair using problem‑solving to address the issue.
* Instruct customers on how to use their appliances correctly.
* Install gas appliances.
* Assess risk and follow all safety regulations.
* Utilise proper materials to ensure the job is completed properly.
* Maintain orderly work areas to ensure safety for yourself and customers.
* Conduct gas safety checks and gas network tests.
* Compile asset lists and condition reports.
* Prepare quotes for extra work.
* Repair or replace other plant (e.g., pumps, pipework, tanks, FCUs, sinks, taps, actuators & valves).
Key Criteria
* Domestic & Commercial Gas ACS
* Hold CCN1, COCN1, CIGA1, ICPN1, TPCP1/TPCP1A qualifications
* Construction site safety knowledge
* Proven experience as a commercial gas engineer
* Experience in domestic boiler servicing, fault diagnosis, and installation
* Good understanding of electrical safe isolation and basic wiring principles
* Knowledge of current gas safety legislation and compliance standards
* Excellent communication skills with a customer‑focused approach
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Comfortable using handheld devices or digital job management systems
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
* Flexible and willing to travel across Kent
* Full UK driving licence
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
All our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
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