About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled and safety‑conscious Heating Engineer to join our Gas Safe–accredited contract in Cambridge, delivering high‑quality servicing, repairs, and installations of domestic heating systems across our clients’ housing stock.
This role is focused primarily on boilers and wet heating systems, ensuring all works are completed safely, compliantly, and to a high standard within occupied properties. Accuracy, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to gas safety are essential, as your work directly impacts the comfort and wellbeing of residents. You’ll work independently and as part of a wider team, maintaining excellent customer service and professional standards at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Service, repair, and install domestic boilers and associated heating systems
2. Diagnose heating system faults and complete remedial works efficiently and safely
3. Carry out landlord gas safety inspections and issue Gas Safety Records (CP12s)
4. Ensure all works comply with Gas Safe regulations, manufacturer guidance, and internal procedures
5. Respond to heating breakdowns and emergency repairs in line with contract SLAs
6. Accurately record works completed using handheld devices or job management systems
7. Communicate clearly with tenants, housing officers, and internal teams
8. Maintain van stock levels and order heating components and materials as required
9. Identify and report safeguarding concerns or property hazards
10. Work collaboratively with other trades where heating works form part of wider repairs
11. Attend toolbox talks, training sessions, and safety briefings
12. Ensure PPE is worn and health & safety procedures are followed at all times
13. Support apprentices or junior engineers where required
Key Criteria:
14. City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating or Gas Installation
15. Valid ACS certification (e.g. CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1)
16. Strong experience in domestic boiler servicing, fault diagnosis, and installation
17. Good understanding of wet heating systems, controls, and components
18. Sound knowledge of current gas safety legislation and compliance standards
19. Experience working within social housing or local authority environments (preferred)
20. Excellent customer service and communication skills
21. Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
22. Confident using handheld devices and digital job management systems
23. Strong attention to detail with a safety‑first approach
24. Flexible to travel across the Cambridge area and participate in out‑of‑hours call‑outs
25. Full UK driving licence
Benefits We Can Offer You:
26. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
27. Annual Mears Fun Day
28. Paid Volunteering Leave supporting community and social value initiatives
29. Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye care, and more
30. Family‑friendly policies
31. Company vehicle and fuel card
32. Access to EAP counselling services
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 over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.