Mobile Commercial / Industrial Gas Engineer

Mobile Commercial / Industrial Gas Engineer
Location: Greater Manchester / Nationwide (UK travel required)
Salary: £37,000 – £50,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

 

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a long-established engineering business specialising in the service and installation of process gas appliances within the food and wider process industries. With decades of industry expertise and long-standing client relationships, they are expanding their engineering team and seeking a skilled and motivated Mobile Commercial / Industrial Gas Engineer.

The role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who is technically minded, eager to develop, and looking to join a company that heavily invests in the training and progression of its engineers.

As a Mobile Gas Engineer, you will work as part of a nationwide service team, covering various customer sites across the UK.

The ideal candidate will be based in Greater Manchester and surrounding areas.

You will be responsible for the service, maintenance, fault finding, repair and installation of a wide range of gas equipment, including forced draught burners, atmospheric systems, gas pipework and associated controls. The position requires flexibility to travel, stay away overnight, and work weekends as part of the on-call and overtime rota.

This is a hands-on role with regular interaction with clients and their equipment, often in high-demand food production environments. You will be supported by an in-house training programme that meets current health and safety standards while developing your skills further.

Key responsibilities

- Servicing and fault-finding on a variety of gas burner systems
- Installing and commissioning gas appliances and controls
- Carrying out repairs and maintenance on industrial and commercial gas systems
- Completing digital service reports accurately and in a timely manner
- Working to high safety standards across food and process industry sites
- Participating in a nationwide on-call rota and occasional weekend work
- Travelling to sites across the UK, with overnight stays as required

Requirements

- ACS qualifications for commercial/industrial gas (e.g. COCN1 or CODNCO1, ICPN1, TPCP1, CIGA1, CDGA1, CORT1)
- Proven experience in installation, servicing, and breakdowns within the industrial or commercial gas sector
- Full UK driving licence and valid passport
- Willingness to travel nationally and work flexible hours, including weekends and overnight stays
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently

Desirable qualifications and experience

- Additional ACS qualifications including LPG, ComCat 1 and 3, BMP1, TPCP1/A, CPA1, CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1
- Electrical qualifications and/or experience
- SPA Food Industry Safety Passport, IPAF, PASMA, Confined Space or Asbestos awareness
- Mechanical and pipework installation experience, ideally in food or process industries

Salary and benefits

- Salary between £37,000 – £50,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company vehicle and fuel card (personal use allowed)
- Company mobile phone, PPE, uniform and specialist tools provided
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Death in service insurance (3x salary)
- Tax-free sustenance allowance of £26 per night plus £50 inconvenience payment per night away
- Annual bonus and sick pay scheme
- Monthly ‘Thank You’ day off for exceptional performance
- Overtime paid door-to-door:

- Monday to Friday: time and a half
- Saturday AM: time and a half
- Saturday PM and Sunday: double time

- Paid tra