Domestic Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer
Location: DE / NG Postcodes
Salary: £43,653 per annum
Start Date: 22/06/206
About the Role
R9 Recruitment is currently seeking experienced Domestic Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer to join the field force of one of the largest European appliance manufacturers. This is a home-based role covering the DE and NG postcode areas, offering stability, structure, and excellent long-term benefits.
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality service and breakdown support across a wide domestic gas product range, working to manufacturer standards while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction. This role suits engineers who are confident working independently, managing a busy daily schedule, and operating within performance-based targets.
Working Pattern
* Engineers are home-based, travelling directly to customer appointments
* All daily work is issued electronically via company laptop
* Engineers are required to contact customers each morning to confirm ETA
* There are no fixed start or finish times, however engineers must be:
o At their first appointment by 9:00am, or
o 12:30pm for later-start routes
* All jobs issued must be completed on the same day
Workload & Team Structure
* Average workload of 7-8 jobs per day, dependent on location and mileage
* Jobs are allocated to ensure efficient routing and minimal travel time
Spares & Logistics
* Overnight spares replenishment, delivered directly to the engineer's vehicle
* Engineers must have:
o Suitable parking at home
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose faults and repair domestic gas appliances
* Carry out planned servicing and reactive breakdown work
* Achieve daily productivity, efficiency, and quality targets
* Accurately complete job reports and documentation via laptop and mobile systems
Essential Requirements
* Proven experience in domestic gas service and breakdown work
* Current ACS Gas Qualifications, including:
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
* Full UK driving licence
Salary & Benefits Package
* Competitive basic salary of £43,653
* 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
* Productivity bonus
* Rest day working and overtime available
* 70% subsidised private health insurance
* Life insurance - 3 × basic salary (after 6 months' service)
* Company pension contribution of 5%
* Company vehicle with private use and fuel included
* Combustion analyser and full tool set provided
* Company iPhone and laptop supplied for job management and data transfer
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to work directly on behalf of a leading European manufacturer, with structured routes, strong support, premium tooling, and a benefits package designed to reward performance and reliability
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