Position: Senior Gas Engineer Department: Mechanical Division Reporting to: Mechanical Contracts Manager Status of post: Full-Time Permanent Salary: Remuneration Package will be competitive and in line with experience Job Description The successful candidate will be an experienced Commercial Gas Engineer responsible for the planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault-finding, servicing, repair and installation of commercial gas-fired heating systems and associated plant across a range of client sites throughout Northern Ireland. Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and remedial works on commercial gas installations and heating systems. Servicing, maintaining and repairing commercial boilers, burners, heating appliances and associated plant and equipment. Diagnosing faults on commercial gas appliances, central heating systems, hot water systems, pumps, valves, controls and associated mechanical plant. Undertaking complex fault-finding, identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing effective, long-term solutions. Responding to emergency breakdowns and reactive maintenance requests within agreed contractual response times. Carrying out gas safety checks, combustion analysis, operational testing and commissioning in accordance with relevant regulations and manufacturer instructions. Maintaining and repairing commercial heating plant, including boilers, pressurisation units, expansion vessels, circulation pumps, heat exchangers and associated controls. Identifying opportunities to improve system efficiency, reliability and energy performance. Ensuring all work complies with current Gas Safety legislation, Health and Safety requirements, industry standards and company procedures. Maintaining accurate electronic records, service sheets, job reports, asset information, parts usage and follow-on work requirements. Communicating professionally with clients, site managers, facilities management teams and other contractors. The role will involve working across a variety of commercial environments, potentially including education, healthcare, public sector, industrial and commercial premises. City & Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Mechanical Engineering Services, Plumbing and Heating, or an appropriate equivalent. Current Gas Safe Registration with the appropriate commercial gas categories relevant to the role and equipment being serviced. Significant proven experience working as a Commercial Gas Engineer in commercial maintenance environments. Strong technical knowledge of commercial gas-fired boilers, burners, heating systems and associated mechanical plant. Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance under service contracts. Sound understanding of current Gas Safety legislation, Health and Safety legislation, relevant industry standards and safe working practices. Ability to interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics and manufacturer documentation. Experience using electronic job management systems, mobile applications and digital service reporting software. Full, clean UK driving licence, or a licence meeting the companys driving requirements. Desirable Criteria OFTEC registration and experience working on oil-fired commercial heating systems. Experience servicing and maintaining commercial boilers from a range of manufacturers. Experience with commercial burners, combustion controls, gas trains and associated safety systems. Experience with commercial heating controls, BMS systems and fault diagnosis of electrical and control components. Experience working on pressurisation units, expansion vessels, pumps, valves, calorifiers and domestic hot water systems. Relevant manufacturer training and product-specific commercial boiler or burner certifications. Experience identifying additional remedial works and providing technical recommendations to clients CTC clearanc Biomass boiler certification or experience The ideal candidate will be competent in prioritising and working with little supervision, and be willing to attend seminars and courses where required while working within Irwin M&Es guidelines. The Company Offers Ongoing training and development opportunities with a personalised training plan to allow career development to an Electrical Contracts Manager Working alongside experts in their field Health cash plan including compensation for dentistry and optical well being Additional holiday increase with length of service Team building and activity days Enhanced maternity and paternity Monthly employee value-based recognition award monetary gift Health, wellbeing and social calendar of events Long service awards Holiday sell back scheme Enhanced marriage leave Kingsbridge Membership Club This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Irwin M&Es continual growth. however, a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining this role. Our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.
Senior Gas Engineer (Permanent) in Belfast employer: Irwin M&E Limited
Irwin M&E is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees, offering ongoing training opportunities and a supportive work culture. Located in a dynamic environment where you can work on impactful projects such as schools and hospitals, the company provides a competitive remuneration package, health benefits, and unique perks like enhanced leave and team-building activities, making it a rewarding place to advance your career as a Maintenance Joiner.
