Commercial Gas & Plumbing Engineer in Gosport

Wing’s Technical Services Limited is a progressive and fast-growing company specialising in Facilities Management. With over 25 years of experience in the industry, we are known for delivering reliable, compliant, and cost-effective Mechanical, Electrical and Building solutions to a various client base across the South. We are currently recruiting for two experienced Commercial Gas & Plumbing Engineers to support our ongoing growth.

The role involves carrying out a variety of planned and reactive tasks — including plumbing, heating, and gas — across both domestic and commercial settings, with a focus on schools and public buildings. The position will involve working at multiple sites, mostly across Hampshire, with some early starts and a shared call-out rota (typically 1 in 4 weeks).

About the Role

In this role, you will be enthusiastic, confident, practically minded, methodical and willing to work hard as part of a professional team. Experience of remedial work, fault finding and repair of existing equipment. Strategic thinker, confident and assertive. Excellent communication skills and ability to deal with clients. Ability to prioritise workloads effectively. Remaining calm under pressure. IT competent in the use of computer software systems.

Key Responsibilities

As a Commercial Gas and Plumbing Engineer at Wing’s Technical Services, you will be required to travel between various sites—primarily schools and commercial premises—carrying out a wide range of tasks. These will include both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works. You’ll be expected to work to high standards of safety and compliance, representing the company professionally while completing works such as fault diagnosis, remedials and installs. Typical duties will include:

• Carrying out reactive maintenance, fault finding, and plumbing/gas repairs
• Installation of pipework, water heaters, TMVs, and general plumbing systems
• Delivering PPM tasks with full documentation (e.g. servicing, valve checks, safety inspections)
• Commissioning and testing work on domestic/commercial hot water and heating systems
• Supporting mechanical refurbishments (e.g. toilet block upgrades, catering areas)
• Maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism, especially in school environments
• Working alongside the electrical and mechanical teams to support wider compliance and remedial works

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a Mechanical/Plumbing discipline
• Commercial/Domestic Gas Certifications: CCN1, CENWAT, CODNCCO1, CDGA1, CIGA1 (Air Source, AC, or Electrical knowledge beneficial)
• Unvented hot water systems (G3)
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working within this role
• Hold a full UK Driving Licence
• Comfortable working alone or as part of a team
• Good communication skills and confident with client interaction
• Familiarity with schools or catering environments is beneficial
• Electrical safety awareness (or competency)
• IPAF and PASMA – not essential, but beneficial
• OFTEC – not essential, but beneficial
• Experience on oil-fired systems – not essential, but beneficial

The Package

£50,000 per year basic salary Equivalent to £24.04 per hour (based on 40 hours/week) Plus £175 per week when on-call — 1 in 4 rota Approx. £2,275 additional per year Overtime rates:

• Time and a half after 6:00pm Monday–Friday
• Time and a half on Saturdays up to 12:00pm
• Double time after 12:00pm Saturdays and all-day Sundays
• Call-outs paid door-to-door (weekends and out-of-hours)

Company vehicle, mobile phone and tablet device, private healthcare (employee contribution required), company pension, company uniform, full support and ongoing training, friendly working environment with twice-yearly social events - a chance for both engineers and office staff to unwind and connect outside of work.

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Working Times and Additional Pay Enhancements

You are expected to be on site by 8:00am each day. Occasionally, earlier starts (e.g. 6:00am) may be required depending on site or client needs. Time and a half for hours worked after 6:00pm Monday to Friday. Time and a half on Saturdays up to 12:00pm. Double time for hours after 12:00pm on Saturdays and all-day Sunday. Call-outs (weekend or out-of-hours) are paid door-to-door.