Gas Engineer

Annual salary: up to £47,179.79

Mears provides temporary accommodation to asylum seekers whilst their claim is being assessed in three regions: Northeast, Yorkshire and Humber, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. Mears work in partnership with central and local Government, registered providers, tenants, landlords and investors to find solutions to homelessness, provide more social and affordable housing and create specialist housing for people with care needs.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Gas Engineer to join our team in the North East region, with the office located in Darlington delivering high-quality gas servicing, repairs, and installations across our clients’ housing stock. Your role will be vital in ensuring that all gas appliances and systems are safe, compliant, and fit for continued use.

You’ll carry out a range of domestic gas works including boiler diagnostics, repairs, servicing, and installations. Accuracy, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety are essential, as your work directly impacts the wellbeing of residents, staff, and the wider public. You’ll be expected to work independently and as part of a team, maintaining high standards of customer service and compliance at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Key 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

• 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

Benefits we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!

• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.

• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more

• Family friendly policies

• Company Vehicle and Fuel Card

• Access to EAP Counselling sessions

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.

As part of the recruitment process for this role, we will carry out a Background, Identity, Security clearance & BPSS check. For these checks to be completed, we will require from you the relevant identification, including Proof of Address, References, a valid passport and proof that you have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Beth Dunford (beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk)

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.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.