Location:Colchester Office (with travel across Kent, and occasional travel to Essex, London, and Cambridgeshire)
Salary:£45,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience)
On-Call Rota:£140 per week retainer (currently 1 in 6)

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for aCommercial Gas/Mechanical Engineerto join their expanding team. The successful candidate will be based out of theColchester officeand will primarily cover Kent, with potential for occasional travel to Essex, London, and Cambridgeshire as required. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to work with a leading company in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Installation:

• Install commercial gas appliances (e.g., boilers, heaters, burners).

• Install mechanical plant equipment (e.g., pumps, heat exchangers, pressurisation units).

• Pipework installation across gas, water, heating, and drainage systems.

• Install hot and cold water systems, including unvented cylinders and booster sets.

• Fit commercial plumbing fixtures (e.g., toilets, sinks, urinals, showers).

• Install flue systems in accordance with industry regulations.

• Commission new heating and plumbing systems.

Maintenance & Servicing:

• Perform Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) on gas appliances and mechanical systems, adhering to SFG20 standards.

• Service and test gas boilers and appliances, including tightness tests and combustion analysis.

• Maintain heating systems, including radiators, thermostatic valves, and expansion vessels.

• Service mechanical ventilation systems and associated controls (e.g., BMS).

• Inspect and clean strainers, filters, pumps, and other mechanical components.

• Maintain hot and cold water services, including tanks, pipework, and valves.

Reactive & Emergency Repairs:

• Diagnose and repair faults in commercial gas appliances and systems.

• Respond to heating or hot water failures, as well as gas leaks.

• Resolve issues such as leaks, blockages, and burst pipes in plumbing systems.

• Reset and recommission failed mechanical systems.

• Perform emergency isolation of gas or water services when necessary.

Essential Requirements:

• Strong background in plumbing, HVAC, and commercial gas systems.

• Relevant commercial gas qualifications (must be up-to-date).

• Confidence in passing required police vetting checks.

• Competence in using an iPad for daily paperwork and job updates.

• Full UK driving license is essential.

Whats On Offer:

• Competitive Salary:£45,000 - £50,000 per annum, based on experience.

• Company Vehicle:(usually a Ford Transit Custom) provided for business use.

• Fuel Cardfor work-related travel.

• Annual Leave:24 days + bank holidays.

• Pension Scheme:Automatic enrollment into the company pension.

• Company Uniform & PPEprovided.

• On-Call Rota:£140 weekly retainer (currently 1 in 6).

• Travel Compensation:Travel time is not paid door-to-door, but an element of travel compensation is available at the discretion of the manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing company. If you meet the above criteria and are looking for a new challenge, please apply now.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you havent heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled.

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