Domestic Gas Engineer in Ipswich, Suffolk
Posted by Example Recruitment
£42,000 – £45,000 a year
Ipswich · Permanent
Domestic Gas Engineer – Repairs & Maintenance
Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 per annum + benefits
We are currently recruiting an experienced Domestic Gas Engineer to join a property maintenance company. You will be responsible for for undertaking repairs, servicing, safety inspections and improvement works.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified engineer looking for a stable role, a varied workload and the chance to develop their skills within a supportive working environment.
Key Duties
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Attend scheduled and urgent maintenance appointments to investigate and repair domestic heating and gas system faults.
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Carry out servicing, safety inspections and statutory gas compliance work.
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Identify faults, recommend appropriate solutions and complete repairs to a high standard.
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Undertake gas-related works within empty properties, ensuring installations are safe and ready for occupation.
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Complete follow-on repairs, upgrades and associated maintenance tasks.
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Maintain accurate electronic records of completed jobs, inspections and materials used.
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Deliver a professional and considerate service when working in residents' homes.
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Work in accordance with current gas safety legislation, company procedures and industry best practice.
Essential Requirements
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Previous experience working as a Domestic Gas Engineer, ideally within social housing, property maintenance or residential repairs.
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Current ACS qualifications, including CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1 and CKR1.
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Additional qualifications in LPG, commercial gas, oil or renewable heating systems would be advantageous.
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A strong understanding of domestic heating systems and fault diagnosis.
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Excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
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Ability to organise your own workload and work effectively without direct supervision.
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Comfortable using mobile technology and electronic job management systems.
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Full UK driving licence with a reasonable driving history.
Salary & Benefits Package
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Basic salary of £42,000 per annum, with potential to earn up to £45,000 depending on additional qualifications.
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Company van and fuel card.
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Out-of-hours payment of £40 per call-out, plus a £10 first-time fix incentive.
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Overtime paid at time and a half.
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23 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays.
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Access to employee discounts, lifestyle rewards and wellbeing benefits.
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One additional paid volunteering day each year.
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Ongoing technical training and opportunities for career development and internal progression.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.