Location: Colchester Office (covering primarily Essex, with occasional travel to Kent, London, and Cambridgeshire)

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
On-Call Rota: £140 weekly retainer (currently 1 in 6)

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Commercial Gas/Mechanical Engineer to join their team. Based out of the Colchester office, the engineer will mainly cover Essex, with potential to travel to Kent, London, and Cambridgeshire as needed. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to join a growing company with a broad range of responsibilities in both planned and reactive maintenance.

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

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

• Carry out pipework installations for gas, water, heating, and drainage systems.

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

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

• Install flue systems in compliance with industry regulations.

• Commission new heating and plumbing systems to ensure operational efficiency.

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

• Service and test gas boilers and appliances, including conducting 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, clean, and maintain strainers, filters, pumps, and other mechanical components.

• Oversee the maintenance of hot and cold water services, including tanks, pipework, and valves.

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

• Respond promptly to heating/hot water failures or gas leaks.

• Resolve issues related to leaks, blockages, and burst pipes in plumbing systems.

• Reset and recommission failed mechanical systems.

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

• Proven experience in commercial gas, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

• Relevant commercial gas qualifications (up-to-date and valid).

• Ability to pass police vetting checks (mandatory for the role).

• Competency with using an iPad for daily paperwork and job updates.

• Full UK driving license is required.

• Competitive Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 (dependent on experience).

• Company Vehicle: A Ford Transit Custom (for business use only).

• Fuel Card provided for work-related travel.

• Annual Leave: 24 days plus bank holidays.

• Pension Scheme: Automatic enrollment into the company pension.

• Uniform & PPE provided to ensure safety on the job.

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

• Travel Compensation: Travel time is not paid door-to-door but can be reimbursed at the discretion of the manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified engineer to take on a dynamic role with a variety of responsibilities. xbpsjku If you meet the criteria and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you!

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.