Domestic Gas Engineer

Domestic Gas Engineer - Social Housing

Location: London (Multiple Boroughs)
Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 per annum
(Up to £45,000 for Lead / Senior Engineers)
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the Company

Established in the early 1990s, this is a well‑respected and growing SME with long‑standing contracts across housing associations, local authorities, and social housing providers throughout London. The business prides itself on stability, strong staff retention, and careful job planning to avoid unnecessary travel and burnout.

The role sits within the domestic servicing and repairs team (not installations or projects).

The Role

We're looking for an experienced Domestic Gas Engineer to cover multiple London boroughs, with work planned in advance and engineers generally kept within specific postcode areas.

You'll be carrying out:

Gas boiler breakdowns and repairs
Maintenance and fault‑finding
Work within domestic and social housing properties
Emergency call‑outs when on rotaEngineers can view their schedules 2-3 days in advance, with logical routing and no last‑minute surprises unless responding to genuine emergencies.

Areas Covered

Work spans much of Greater London, including:

North, West, East, South East & North East London
London Borough of Hillingdon (UB2-UB10)
Pinner, Ruislip & Northwood (HA4-HA6)Planning avoids excessive cross‑London travel where possible.

Working Hours

Summer (April - September): 8:00am - 5:00pm
Winter (October - March): 8:00am - 6:00pm
Includes lunch breaks
Approx. 45 hours per week (seasonal variation)On‑Call Rota

On‑call rota applies (typically 1 in 4-7, depending on team size)
Emergency call‑outs are paid per attendance
Flexible approach where possible - additional cover can be picked up by engineers who want itWhat's on Offer

£40,000 - £43,000 basic salary
Up to £45,000 for Lead / Senior Engineers
Company van & fuel card
Full uniform & tools
20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Statutory pension
Secure, long‑term work with established contracts
Supportive management and realistic workloadsRequirements

ACS Gas qualifications (domestic)
Proven experience in social housing / domestic repairs
Full UK driving licence
Good customer service skills
Ability to work independently across London boroughsNice to Have

Experience with HIUs
Previous housing association or council contract work
Interest in progressing to a senior or supervisory roleApply Now

If you're a reliable Gas Engineer looking for stable work, sensible planning, and London‑based contracts, we'd love to hear from you