Gas Engineer in Chester

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Creating and maintaining great places to live and work delivered by excellent people who care.

Purpose of the role

If you're someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work every day, this could be the role for you. As a Gas Engineer in Chester, you'll step into a position where health and safety is a top priority, and you're trusted to use your initiative to get the job done to a high standard. You'll manage your own workload, planning ahead to stay organised and maintain a work-life balance. Some days you'll work independently, other days you'll collaborate with a supportive team, sharing knowledge, asking for help when needed, and contributing your own expertise. With a varied workload, you'll be constantly challenged and given the chance to learn something new. If you take pride in your work, enjoy both independence and teamwork, and want a stable role where you can grow, you'll fit right in.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of Health & Safety and ensure all work complies with statutory and company requirements.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, and small works across a diverse portfolio of commercial retail sites.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on commercial boilers and heating systems, including lockouts, pressure issues, and circulation faults.
• Service and repair a range of gas appliances, including warm air units and radiant tube heaters.
• Identify and rectify gas-related issues such as pipework leaks, faulty valves, and ignition or pilot failures.
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems, including thermostats, sensors, and actuators.
• Perform general building maintenance, including basic electrical, carpentry, painting, and minor fabrication.
• Use mobile technology (tablet) and internal systems to efficiently manage, update, and close work orders.
• Complete all administrative tasks and maintain accurate records of maintenance and compliance activities.
• Work independently and collaboratively with planning teams, colleagues, store managers, and subcontractors to achieve KPIs and ensure an efficient, high quality service.
• Support operational and commercial objectives, including contributing to quotations and business requirements where needed.
• Participate in a structured on-call rota to support out-of-hours service requirements.
• Demonstrate robust knowledge and practical experience of commercial heating systems, boilers, and associated plant equipment.
• Proven experience working in a retail, commercial, or multi-site maintenance environment.
• Experience in wider building maintenance and multi-trade capabilities.
• Fault-finding and repair skills, with a proactive and customer-focused approach.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Adaptable and flexible approach, with a clear commitment to continuous learning.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits

• Additional training and development.
• 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays).
• Generous pension contribution.
• Life assurance.

Equal Opportunities

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect at VINCI Facilities celebrates differences and encourages all applicants to apply. Please contact us directly for reasonable adjustments.