Gas Engineer

Mears Group Plc

The Role

Overview

Perform gas servicing, repairs, installations and safety inspections for homes.

Key Responsibilities

  • gas servicing
  • safety inspections
  • regulatory compliance
  • digital recording
  • stock management
  • emergency response

Tasks

-Identify and report any safeguarding concerns or property hazards -Ensure PPE is worn and health & safety procedures are followed at all times -Maintain van stock levels and order materials as needed -Ensure all work complies with current gas regulations and internal procedures -Carry out servicing, repairs, and installations of domestic gas appliances including boilers, cookers, and fires -Perform landlord gas safety inspections and issue certificates (CP12s) -Record all work completed using handheld devices or job management systems -Liaise with tenants, housing officers, and internal teams to ensure clear communication -Work collaboratively with other trades to complete multi-skill jobs -Support apprentices or junior engineers when required -Participate in toolbox talks, training sessions, and safety briefings -Respond to emergency call-outs and urgent repairs when required

Requirements

  • nvq level3
  • acs certified
  • boiler service
  • gas legislation
  • electrical safety
  • digital tools

What You Bring

-Experience working in social housing or local authority environments (preferred) -Good understanding of electrical safe isolation and basic wiring principles -Flexible and willing to travel across properties and attend out-of-hours callouts -Qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance -Hold valid ACS certification (e.g. CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1) -Full UK driving licence -Ability to work independently and as part of a team -Knowledge of current gas safety legislation and compliance standards -Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices -Experience in domestic boiler servicing, fault diagnosis, and installation -Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach -Comfortable using handheld devices or digital job management systems -Diagnose faults and complete remedial works efficiently and safely

Benefits

-Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more -Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. -25 days annual leave plus bank holidays -Company Vehicle and Fuel Card -Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! -Access to EAP Counselling sessions

The Company

About Mears Group Plc

-Rapid growth through acquisitions and organic expansion. -Specialist teams provide rapid-response and planned maintenance, refurbishment, boiler servicing, fire safety, and retrofitting services. -Delivers tailored care-with-housing schemes and manages tenancies, leaseholds, and emergency accommodation. -Builds affordable homes, handles capital works, and offers full lifecycle facilities management. -Strategic acquisitions have shaped its full-service housing platform.

Sector Specialisms

Housing Management

Building Repairs and Maintenance

Housing with Care

Energy Efficiency Solutions

Public Sector Building

Affordable Homes

Personal Care Services

Homelessness Solutions

Social Housing

Specialist Housing

Defense Estates

Education Facilities Management

Healthcare Facilities Management

Housing Duty Discharge

Housing Benefit Administration

Grants Management

Pipeline and Facility Infrastructure Construction

Oil and Natural Gas Infrastructure

Electric Transmission and Distribution

Telecommunications Infrastructure

Wastewater Infrastructure

Corrosion and Pipeline Integrity Solutions

Renewable Gas Projects

Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance

Visa Sponsorship

-mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship; candidates must have entitlement to work in the uk.

Security Clearance

-all roles are subject to relevant background, identity & security checks before employment.