Lead Gas Engineer (Commercial / Domestic to Commercial)
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Company: ContractorLocation: Based in Boroughbridge (Travel throughout Yorkshire & surrounding areas)Salary: £20 - £22 per hour (Paid Weekly) + strong on call bonus +Company Van & FuelcardContract: Full-Time / Permanent
TheGas Engineer Role
We are recruiting for a skilled and ambitious Gas Engineer to join a well-establishedmaintenance and refurbishment company. The business is growing massively and is now looking for the right candidate to spearhead and lead their brand-new Gas division.
Working primarily across care homes and schools, you will be responsible for gas maintenance,compliance, and repairs.
Please note - they are currently seeking to become a Gas Safe Registeredcompany. Therefore, we are looking for someone who is already Commercially Gas Safe registered, OR a strong Domestic Gas Safe registered engineer whom the company will fund through a 1-week intensive changeover course (CODNCO1) to achieve their commercial certifications.
This is not a standard construction site role. We need a professional who combines technicalexcellence with the soft skills required to work in occupied homes among vulnerable residents. You will often work in resident rooms and communal areas, requiring a high level of discretion, cleanliness, and a high standard of customer service.
Gas Engineer Key Responsibilities
* Department Leadership: Act as the lead engineer to get their gas division off theground, ensuring all work meets Gas Safe standards to help the business achieve its company-wide registration.
* Maintenance & Repair: Carry out reactive repairs, servicing, and fault finding on heating andgas systems within educational and care facilities.
* Safety & Compliance: Ensure all gas installations and appliances are safe, compliant, andoperating efficiently, issuing certificates where qualified.
* Travel & Operations: Daily travel to varied sites throughout Yorkshire and surroundingcounties is required. You will report to the Boroughbridge office for briefings/materials, with occasional overnight stays for distant jobs (allowance provided).
The Ideal Gas Engineer Candidate
* Because this role involves sensitive environments, your \"bedside manner\" is just as important as your
* technical skill. You must be reliable, hardworking, and take pride in providing quality workmanship
* while working quietly and respectfully around elderly residents. You will also need the commercial
* mindset and ambition to help build a department from the ground up.
Requirements:
* Gas Safe Registration: Must be Domestic Gas Safe registered (with a willingness to
* undertake a funded commercial changeover course) OR already hold Commercial Gas
* Certifications (e.g., COCN1).
* Experience: Proven background in gas servicing, fault-finding, and heating maintenance.
* DBS: Must hold or be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
* Driving: Full UK Driving Licence.
* Soft Skills: Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to workindependently.
What's on Offer
* Attractive Package: £20-£22 per hour with weekly pay cycles, plus highly lucrative on-callbonuses (£100 standby + £100 per call out).
* Equipment: Company van and fuel card provided.
* Growth: Full funding for your Domestic to Commercial changeover course, plus ongoingtraining and development.
* Security: A long-term, secure position within a supportive and growing team. xkybehq
* Benefits: 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) and a pension scheme.
If you take pride in your craft and want to join a professional team, we'd love to hear from you.