Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer (Gas Safe Registered)

  • 18 Recruitment Limited
  • City, Manchester
  • 23/10/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Permanent Position Company Van & Fuel Card Provided OOH Call Out Rota

Are you a Gas Safe Registered Engineer looking for a secure, long-term opportunity within the social housing sector? We are seeking an experienced Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer to join a busy repairs and maintenance team delivering high-quality servicing, repairs, and breakdown support across occupied and void social housing properties.

This is a permanent role offering a company van, fuel card, and a structured out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.

Duties & Responsibilities

Carry out annual gas safety inspections and landlord gas safety certificates (CP12s)

Service, maintain, and repair domestic gas boilers and heating systems

Diagnose and repair boiler and central heating breakdowns

Fault-find across a variety of domestic gas appliances and heating systems

Carry out repairs and replacements of heating controls, valves, pumps, radiators, and associated components

Respond to emergency heating and hot water breakdowns

Complete gas tightness testing and gas safety checks

Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Gas Safe regulations and current legislation

Provide excellent customer service while working in tenants' homes

Accurately complete all certification, job sheets, and compliance documentation

Participate in the compulsory out-of-hours emergency call-out rota

Maintain van stock and ensure materials are used efficiently

Adhere to all health and safety procedures and company policies

Requirements

  • Current Gas Safe Registration
  • Proven experience as a Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Experience working within social housing repairs and maintenance is highly desirable
  • ACS Qualifications including:
    • CCN1
    • CENWAT
    • CKR1
    • HTR1
  • Experience servicing, repairing, and maintaining domestic heating systems
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
  • Must possess own basic trade tools
  • Full clean UK driving licence
  • Clean DBS check

Out of Hours Call-Out

  • Compulsory emergency call-out rota
  • Working pattern: One week on, one week off
  • Responding to emergency heating, hot water, and gas-related issues outside normal working hours

Package

  • Permanent contract
  • Competitive salary
  • Company van provided
  • Fuel card provided
  • Call-out allowance
  • Paid holiday entitlement

If you are a Gas Safe Registered Service & Breakdown Engineer looking for a permanent role within social housing repairs and maintenance, we'd love to hear from you. Join a professional team delivering essential heating and gas services to residents across the region.