Commercial Gas Engineer
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Job Description
£22 – £26 per hour
Overview
A growing Facilities Maintenance provider is seeking an experienced Commercial Gas Engineer to join its expanding Gas and Plumbing division. The role involves carrying out reactive maintenance and repair work across London and the surrounding Home Counties, primarily within hospitality environments such as hotels and restaurants.
The successful engineer will focus on diagnosing and repairing gas-related faults, ensuring systems are restored quickly while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Respond to reactive gas breakdowns and maintenance requestsDiagnose faults and complete repairs efficientlyAchieve first-time fix wherever possibleCarry out both reactive and planned maintenance worksComplete detailed job reports and surveys following site visitsCommunicate effectively with operations teams and clientsMaintain high standards of safety, workmanship, and customer serviceWork collaboratively with colleagues and operational staffSkills & Experience Required
Proven experience working within commercial gas maintenanceDomestic and Commercial Gas qualificationsG3 Unvented certification desirableExperience carrying out reactive maintenance in commercial environmentsStrong communication and customer service skillsAbility to produce clear written reportsGood organisational and time management skillsComfortable using handheld devices such as iPhone, iPad, or Android systems for reporting and job managementFull UK Driving Licence (essential)Working Arrangements
The role operates on a self-employed / sole trader basis. Engineers are provided with a company van, fuel card, and specialist tools, while personal hand and power tools are expected to be supplied by the engineer.
Additional benefits include:
Specialist training and qualifications funded by the company (subject to agreement)Parking and congestion charges fully coveredCompany branded workwear including tops, hoodies, and body warmersWorking Hours
Engineers are typically expected to attend their first site by 8:00am, with an average working day of 8:00am – 5:00pm on site. Due to travel and job scheduling, the role typically equates to approximately 12-13 hours door-to-door. Overtime opportunities are regularly available.
Pay Structure
Hourly rates are dependent on experience and qualifications, typically:
£22 – £26 per hourTravel arrangements include:
Travel to the first job paid at £15 per hour until arrival on siteFull hourly rate paid from arrival at the first job through to completion of the final jobTravel between jobs fully paidReturn travel exceeding 1.5 hours also paidOvertime & Call-Out
Work completed between 6pm – 6am paid at time and a halfEngineers participate in a 1 in 4-5 week call-out rotaCall-out payments per day:
First job: £100Second job: £75Third job: £50Longer call-out works may instead be calculated and paid at overtime rates. xwzovoh
Payment
Payments are made on the last Friday of each month, with the preceding Sunday acting as the payroll cut-off. A flat 20% tax deduction is applied, with engineers responsible for submitting annual financial summaries to their accountant for tax return purposes…