Gas Engineer

Daniel Owen are currently recruiting for a Gas Engineer

Location: Birmingham (South Birmingham)
Job Type: Temporary to Permanent (12 Weeks Initial)
Sector: Trades / Social Housing

The Role

Daniel Owen are currently recruiting for a skilled Gas Engineer to join a busy and growing team based in Birmingham.

This role involves carrying out planned central heating installations, servicing, and maintenance across social housing properties. This is an initial 12-week temporary position with a strong opportunity to move into a permanent role.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Pay Rate: Up to £25 per hour (temporary)
Permanent Salary: £36,000 per annum

A company van and fuel card will be provided, covering the South Birmingham area.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs, servicing, and maintenance on heating systems
• Complete works within void properties, including refurbishments and renewals
• Perform cooker point alterations and radiator relocations
• Aim to achieve first-time fix on all jobs while working within time and budget constraints
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety regulations
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical standards and legal requirements

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Valid Gas Safe Registration
• Current CCN1 and CEN1 gas qualifications
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong experience in gas servicing and maintenance

Desirable:

• Additional gas qualifications (HTR1, CKR1, MET1, WAT1)
• CSCS card and HAPS test certification
• NVQ or City & Guilds in Heating Engineering or Plumbing

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate (up to £25 per hour)
• Clear pathway to permanent employment (£36,000 salary)
• Company van and fuel card
• PPE provided
• Overtime and call-out opportunities
• Bonus scheme (up to 5%)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off (34 days total)
• Annual pay reviews
• Enhanced maternity (26 weeks full pay) & paternity (8 weeks full pay)
• Private pension and life insurance
• Private healthcare and dental care
• Cycle to work scheme
• Retail and mobile discounts
• Discounted gym memberships
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Referral bonus scheme (up to £3,000)

About the Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established team delivering essential repairs and maintenance services across a large-scale social housing contract. You will play a key role in ensuring residents have safe, warm, and well-maintained homes, with the opportunity to secure a long-term position.