COMMERCIAL GAS ENGINEER
JOB OVERVIEW
We are looking for an experienced and dependable Commercial Gas & Plant Maintenance Services Engineer to join our team. This role involves carrying out planned preventative maintenance, responding to reactive callouts, and supporting minor projects on commercial gas systems and associated plant equipment. You’ll be responsible for fault diagnosis, repairs, and keeping accurate maintenance records (both digital and manual). The role also requires participation in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota and flexibility with working hours. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential, as you’ll be working closely with clients, customers, and the wider EWC team to ensure a high standard of service delivery.
DUTIES
- Planning and undertaking scheduled maintenance
- Responding to breakdowns
- Diagnosing faults
- Repairing equipment
- Supervising engineering apprentices
- Obtaining specialist components, fixtures or fittings
- Maintaining accurate records
- Ensuring compliance with company/health and safety legislation
- Managing van stocks of supplies and equipment
- Out of Hours Rota ‘on-call’ work
- To develop an extensive knowledge of mechanical, electrical building services and a good understanding of their interfaces with general building works associated with them.
- To gain knowledge of the EWC employee’s handbook, EWC policies and processes and EWC ISO system of works.
SKILLS
- Substantial practical experience required: maintenance in a domestic/industrial/commercial scenario.
- Must have relevant mechanical qualifications.
- To always present a professional image: onsite, in the office and to clients.
- Ability to apply basic problem-solving skills to a variety of situations.
- Full – Clean driving licence that enables the person to drive in the UK.
- Ability to establish good relationships with internal and external team members.
- Good levels of verbal and written communication skills.
KNOWLEDGE
E – Essential, D – Desirable
- Candidates are expected to have completed a recognized apprenticeship in Gas or Engineering Services (Mechanical), e.g. NVQ Level 3 (E)
- Applicants are expected to hold current certifications in the following areas(E)
- COCN1
- CODNC01
- ICPN1
- CDGA1
- CIGA1
- CORT1
- ICAE1/LS
- ICPN1
- TPCP1A
- TPCP1
- Fault finding, rectification and planned maintenance experience. (E)
- Knowledge and understanding of commercial heating systems. (E)
- Full driving licence (UK) (E)
- Knowledge Skills Requirements: – Sound knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Safe Systems of Work and contingency planning (E)
- Ability to interpret from drawings, instructions and specifications (E)
- Good communicator, verbally and written, and have a good level of computer literacy and working knowledge of IT systems and packages that include MSN Office, Outlook & Internet Explorer. (E)
- Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions and resolve problems within clearly defined parameters. (E)
- Substantial practical experience: – have experience of mechanical services, plumbing and heating maintenance on domestic/industrial/commercial systems.(D)
- Also experience of mechanical maintenance and repairs. (D)
- Enhanced DBS – Can be arranged (D)
OTHER
- The ability to travel to a range of sites.
- Appreciation that there might be out of hours working, agreed in advance.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Will you now or in future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- Do you have experience in Forced Draught Burners?
- Do you have experience in Gas Boosters?
- Do you have experience in Plate Heat Exchangers?
Education:
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Gas engineering : 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EWC-019