Heating Engineer

Heating Engineer

Location:Cambridge

Salary: Up to 40000 per annum plus company vehicle and fuel card

Contract Type: Full time Permanent 42.5hrs per week Monday to Friday

About the Role

Were looking for a skilled and safetyconscious Heating Engineer to join our Gas Safeaccredited contract in Cambridge delivering highquality servicing repairs and installations of domestic heating systems across our clients housing stock.

This role is focused primarily on boilers and wet heating systems ensuring all works are completed safely compliantly and to a high standard within occupied properties. Accuracy attention to detail and a strong commitment to gas safety are essential as your work directly impacts the comfort and wellbeing of residents. Youll work independently and as part of a wider team maintaining excellent customer service and professional standards at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

Service repair and install domestic boilers and associated heating systems
Diagnose heating system faults and complete remedial works efficiently and safely
Carry out landlord gas safety inspections and issue Gas Safety Records (CP12s)
Ensure all works comply with Gas Safe regulations manufacturer guidance and internal procedures
Respond to heating breakdowns and emergency repairs in line with contract SLAs
Accurately record works completed using handheld devices or job management systems
Communicate clearly with tenants housing officers and internal teams
Maintain van stock levels and order heating components and materials as required
Identify and report safeguarding concerns or property hazards
Work collaboratively with other trades where heating works form part of wider repairs
Attend 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 where required

Key Criteria:

City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing & Heating or Gas Installation
Valid ACS certification (e.g. CCN1 CENWAT HTR1)
Strong experience in domestic boiler servicing fault diagnosis and installation
Good understanding of wet heating systems controls and components
Sound knowledge of current gas safety legislation and compliance standards
Experience working within social housing or local authority environments (preferred)
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Confident using handheld devices and digital job management systems
Strong attention to detail with a safetyfirst approach
Flexible to travel across the Cambridge area and participate in outofhours callouts
Full UK driving licence

Benefits We Can Offer You:

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Annual Mears Fun Day
Paid Volunteering Leave supporting community and social value initiatives
Mears Rewards discounts on groceries holidays eye care and more
Familyfriendly policies
Company vehicle and fuel card
Access to EAP counselling services

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