Permanent

Trainee Commercial Gas Engineer

RGB

Wimbledon, SW19 4NS

£44000 - £46000 per annum, Benefits: See jd

Posted: 14 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Closing date: 13 November 2026

Ref: trainghd66

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About the Role

This permanent position suits a time-served domestic heating engineer seeking commercial gas tickets. Based in Wimbledon, covering south London and Surrey, the Trainee Commercial Gas Engineer role pays £44,000 to £46,000 annually. Duties include planned servicing of combustion appliances such as boilers and water heaters, plus plumbing tasks. The successful candidate will install and replace HVAC equipment, complete pipework on small projects, and diagnose faults across heating systems. Applicants must reside within the catchment area. Training towards commercial qualifications is provided, allowing progression while performing domestic work. RGB, a mechanical engineering specialist operating for 25 years, employs this engineer.

Domestic Gas Engineer / Trainee Commercial Engineer £44/46k – South London/Surrey
My client are a commercial heating company who have been in operation for 25 years, providing mechanical engineering solutions to their customer portfolio.
They are now seeking a time served domestic heating engineer who is looking to obtain their commercial gas tickets.
All candidates must live within the south London/Surrey catchment area.
Key Duties
- Carry out planned service work on commercial and domestic combustion appliances (boilers, water heaters etc), plumbing, and some HVAC equipment (commercial appliances when fully trained / qualified)
- Install and replace HVAC appliances, including pipework and plumbing as part of small works projects.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose faults in various heating systems.
- Maintain accurate service records using internal systems.
- Participate in out-of-hours emergency call-out rota
Skills And Experience
- Experience with both commercial and domestic heating systems, including installation and maintenance of HVAC equipment.
- Domestic Gas Safe certification is essential (commercial appliances when fully trained / qualified)
- Knowledge of plumbing and pipework installation.
- Understanding of heating systems within residential and commercial environments.
- Ability to write RAMS and Safe Systems of Work.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to customer care.
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel.
- Enhanced DBS check required for work in schools and colleges.
Salary And Benefits
- £44/46k basic salary
- Competitive salary based on experience, with opportunities for further training and professional development to obtaining their commercial gas elements
- Full support and specialist tools are provided
- 8.00 to 16.30 site hours
- Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice scheme of 4% Employer contribution* Employee Assistance Programme
- Van, Fuel Card, Phone, PDA and PPE, travel time and plenty of overtime on offer
- 22 days + bank holiday
- This is a great opportunity for an experienced domestic engineer to join a long established company that offers great benefits and ongoing career development.
- Call-out rota (currently 1 in 6 weeks, for weekdays OOH and weekends) £100 standby