Gas / Mechanical Engineer - £45,000-£50,000 + Van + Pension + On-Call Rota

📍 Based in Colchester - Covering Essex, London, Kent & Cambridgeshire

Are you a skilled Gas or Mechanical Engineer ready to take on varied, hands-on work across both commercial and domestic sites? Want to join a growing, fast-moving business where no two days are the same and your skills are genuinely valued?

We're on the hunt for a Gas/Mechanical Engineer to join our Essex-based team. Based out of our Colchester office, you'll travel across Essex, London, Kent, and Cambridgeshire, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, installations, and emergency repairs on heating, hot water, and mechanical systems.

💼 What You'll Be Doing:

Installations:

* Commercial gas appliances - boilers, burners, CHP units, heaters

* Mechanical plant - pumps, pressurisation units, heat exchangers

* Pipework - gas, water, heating, drainage

* Hot & cold water systems - unvented cylinders, booster sets

* Commercial fixtures - toilets, sinks, showers, urinals

* Flue systems (to regulation)

* Commissioning of new systems

Maintenance & Servicing:

* PPM on gas appliances & systems (to SFG20)

* Combustion analysis & appliance testing

* Mechanical ventilation servicing (inc. BMS controls)

* Heating & hot water systems - tanks, pipework, valves, radiators

* Strainers, filters, pumps - cleaning and inspections

Reactive Repairs:

* Diagnosing and fixing faults across gas and mechanical systems

* Attending emergency call-outs for heating/hot water issues

* Leak detection, pipe repairs, recommissioning failed systems

🧰 What You'll Need:

* Commercial Gas Qualifications (Essential)

* Solid experience in HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems

* Flexibility to travel across multiple counties

* A proactive, reliable, can-do attitude

🎁 What You'll Get in Return:

* £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)

* Company Vehicle (Ford Transit Custom) + Fuel Card

* 24 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

* Pension Scheme

* Full PPE and branded company uniform

* Participation in the on-call rota (£140 retainer - currently 1 in 6)

* Travel time considered at manager's discretion

Ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into rewarding, challenging work? Apply now and let's get you on the road to a new role with real impact.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions