Gas Engineer

Annual salary: up to £40,000.00 Location: Birmingham Contract Start Date: 1 July 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (with company van and fuel card, overtime opportunities, optional out‑of‑hours call rota). About the Role We are looking for skilled Gas Engineers to join our team in Birmingham. This role will play a key part in delivering high‑quality gas servicing, repairs and installations across domestic housing stock, ensuring all gas appliances and systems are safe, compliant and fit for continued use.

Your work will directly support resident safety, regulatory compliance and the successful mobilisation and ongoing delivery of this new contract. Duties Carry out servicing, repairs and installations of domestic gas appliances including boilers, cookers and fires. Diagnose faults and complete remedial works efficiently and safely.

Perform landlord gas safety inspections and issue certificates (CP12s). Ensure all work complies with current gas regulations and internal procedures. Respond to emergency call‑outs and urgent repairs when required.

Record all work completed using handheld devices or job management systems. Liaise with tenants, housing officers and internal teams to ensure clear communication. Maintain van stock levels and order materials as needed.

Identify and report any safeguarding concerns or property hazards. Work collaboratively with other trades to complete multi‑skill jobs. Participate in toolbox talks, training sessions and safety briefings.

Ensure PPE is worn and health & safety procedures are followed at all times. Support apprentices or junior engineers when required. Use relevant IT and job management systems to manage, prioritise and complete workloads efficiently and within agreed timescales.

Role Criteria Qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance. Hold valid ACS certification (e.g. CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1).

Experience in domestic boiler servicing, fault diagnosis and installation. Good understanding of electrical safe isolation and basic wiring principles. Knowledge of current gas safety legislation and compliance standards.

Experience working in social housing or local authority environments (preferred). Excellent communication skills with a customer‑focused approach. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Comfortable using handheld devices or digital job management systems. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices. Flexible and willing to travel across properties and attend out‑of‑hours call‑outs.

Full UK driving licence. Benefits we can offer you 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Annual Mears Fun Day – a massive thank you from the Executive team for hard work.

Volunteering Leave – paid time to volunteer in the community. Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers & more. Share save scheme.

Family‑friendly policies. Company vehicle and fuel card. Access to EAP counselling sessions.

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 for 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr