Gas Engineer in Gloucester

Location: Evesham

Contract Start Date: 1 July 2026

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join us on our new, exciting contract. Mears Group is preparing to mobilise a new long-term social housing repairs and maintenance partnership across the wider Midlands region. Delivering housing repairs and maintenance services across a geographically diverse social housing portfolio covering market towns, rural communities and urban locations, the contract will include responsive repairs, planned maintenance and property services with a strong focus on customer service, quality and community investment.

Due to upcoming mobilisation activity, expressions of interest are invited from experienced Gas Engineers across South Worcestershire, North Gloucestershire, and surrounding areas. Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee employment, nor does it provide salary or detailed role information at this stage. It simply ensures that you are first to be contacted when full job details, including pay, working hours, and application timelines, are confirmed.

About the Role:

We are looking for skilled Gas Engineers to join our team in Evesham. 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.

You will carry out a wide range of domestic gas works, including boiler diagnostics, servicing, repairs and installations. You’ll be expected to work both independently and as part of a wider contract team, maintaining high standards of workmanship, customer service and safety at all times. Accuracy, attention to detail and a strong commitment to compliance are essential, as your role has a direct impact on residents, colleagues and the wider community.

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 callouts
• Full UK driving licence

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 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.

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

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