Gas Service And Breakdown Engineer

Domestic Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer

Location: Cornwall
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000–£42,000 basic salary, with OTE up to £52,500, plus company van and fuel card.

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Domestic Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer to join a growing social housing maintenance team across Cornwall. This role is ideal for a qualified engineer with strong fault-finding skills who is passionate about delivering a high standard of service while ensuring the safety and reliability of domestic gas installations.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out servicing and maintenance of domestic gas appliances and heating systems in accordance with current regulations.

Attend breakdowns, diagnose faults, and complete effective repairs.

Ensure all gas installations are safe, compliant, and operating efficiently.

Complete accurate service reports and maintain records of work carried out, including parts used.

Deliver excellent customer service and communicate professionally with residents.

Order required parts and manage jobs through to completion.

Use PDA technology to update job status, record work completed, and book parts.

Keep residents and clients informed of appointment times and progress.

Ensure all PPE, tools, and testing equipment are maintained, calibrated, and fit for purpose.

Attend team meetings and briefings while contributing to business objectives.

Remain up to date with Gas Safe legislation, industry standards, and best practice.

Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota.

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary of £40,000–£42,000.
• On-target earnings of up to £52,500.
• Company van with fuel card.
• Company pension scheme (auto-enrolment following probation).
• Option to buy or sell annual leave after probation.
• Ongoing in-house and external training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Parking available at office locations.

Essential Qualifications

• Gas Safe registered.
• CCN1, CPA1, CENWAT, CKR1 and HTR1 certifications.
• City & Guilds Energy Efficiency qualification.
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• DBS clearance.

Experience & Skills

Proven experience carrying out domestic gas servicing, maintenance, and breakdown repairs.

Previous experience working within social housing or housing associations.

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.

Confident using mobile PDA technology.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Professional, reliable, flexible, and able to work independently.

Personal Attributes

Takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship.

Strong team player with a collaborative approach.

Proactive, organised, and able to take ownership of workloads.

Committed to continuous professional development.

Maintains high standards of integrity, safety, and customer care.