Commercial Gas Engineer
14 days ago
Redditch
Commercial Burner / Boiler Specialist Engineer \n Midlands (Redditch base) | Covering Midlands & Surrounding Areas£45,000 – £55,000 + Overtime + On-Call + Vehicle + Excellent Package \n Contact: Emily or Sammy – Pearson Whiffin Recruitment \n A rapidly growing, highly respected engineering organisation within the commercial & industrial heating / HVAC hire sector is seeking a Specialist Engineer to join their Midlands operation. This is a hands-on, varied and fast-paced role supporting critical customer sites with temporary boiler and heating solutions across the region. \n This is NOT a planned maintenance role — we are looking for an engineer who thrives in a reactive, fast-response hire environment, where no two days are the same. \n \n The Role \n You will be responsible for installation, commissioning, servicing, fault-finding and breakdown response on commercial temporary heating and boiler systems, both depot-based and on customer sites across the Midlands. \n Systems typically range from 600kW to 2MW (Gas & Oil) and include forced draft burner technology and associated control systems. \n The role will involve: \n\n • Installation & commissioning of temporary boiler / heating equipment\n, • Service, maintenance & reactive breakdown response\n, • Working with forced draft burners & commercial boiler systems\n, • Fault finding on mechanical, combustion and control systems\n, • Working with BMS / control wiring\n, • Modifying plant room pipework and system integration\n, • Supporting complex installs (occasionally requiring 1–2 nights away)\n, • Working both on-site and depot-based when not attending jobs\n\n This is a field-focused role with variety, autonomy and responsibility. \n \n What We’re Looking For \n\n • Strong experience with forced draft burners & commercial boiler systems\n, • Experience working on 600kW – 2MW gas / oil systems\n, • Background in commercial / industrial — NOT domestic\n, • Experience in a reactive / hire / breakdown environment (key requirement)\n, • BMS / controls / combustion understanding\n, • Strong mechanical fault-finding ability\n, • Flexible, hands-on and comfortable working in varying conditions\n, • Team-focused, proactive and safety-driven\n\n You must understand the nature of this role — some days involve long hours, travel, weather exposure and complex installations. \n Qualifications \n\n • Commercial Gas Safe\n, • OFTEC / Oil (desirable)\n, • F-Gas (advantageous)\n, • Full UK Driving Licence\n\n (DBS checks may be required for certain sites) \n Location \n\n • Based from Redditch depot\n, • Covering Midlands & surrounding areas\n, • Company vehicle provided\n\n \n Salary & Package \n £45,000 – £55,000, OTE £70,000 +++++(depending on experience & qualifications) \n\n • Significant overtime & on-call earnings\n, • Company vehicle\n, • Training & development pathway\n, • Private healthcare\n, • Bonus scheme\n, • Pension\n, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays\n\n Further specialist training and qualifications supported. \n \n On-Call & Overtime Structure \n\n • Standard hours: Monday–Friday (Depot or Site)\n, • Enhanced overtime & out-of-hours pay (up to 2.0x rate)\n, • Weekend work paid at enhanced rates\n, • Additional travel time paid when working on site\n\n (Full breakdown available during application) \n \n Why Join? \n\n • Fast-growing engineering organisation\n, • Highly varied, technically interesting work\n, • Strong investment in engineers & training\n, • Supportive, team-focused environment\n, • Opportunity to become a technical specialist\n\n \n To apply, please submit your CV including full employment history (months & years) and any gaps explained. Background checks will apply.