Breakdown Engineer (Commercial Gas)
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 4 August 2026
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Location: London & South UK
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department: Operations
About the Client A fast-growing, Tier 1 Consultancy focused on delivering over £1bn of low-carbon district energy and building energy systems is seeking a Breakdown Engineer (Commercial Gas).
The Opportunity
Deliver operation and maintenance services across a fleet of heat networks.
Undertake a varied workload including planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), reactive call-outs, planned repairs, and project work.
Improve reliability and network efficiency within plant rooms housing boilers in excess of 1MW.
Work as part of a functional commercial team to review root causes for plant failure and develop scopes of work for plant remediation.
Provide buddying and training for new engineers within a safe and supportive working environment.
Package & Benefits
Base salary of £45,000 to £50,000 per annum.
40-hour work week with a typical 1-in-4 on-call rota requirement.
Discretionary bonus based on individual and business performance.
25 days of annual leave plus statutory holidays, featuring options to purchase or sell up to 5 additional days.
Comprehensive benefits including a pension plan, private health care, cycle to work scheme, electric car lease scheme, and well-being support.
Provision of company laptop, tablet, and mobile phone.
Technical Essentials
Valid commercial gas registration and Testing & Purging Training Course (TPCP1).
NVQ Level 3 in Gas or a similar qualification.
Demonstrated experience servicing, fault-finding, and repairing commercial gas boilers from manufacturers such as Hoval, Hamworthy, Ideal, and Buderus.
Operational knowledge of heat network energy centres, plant rooms, and commercial non-gas plant (e.g., pumps, valves, strainers, plate heat exchangers).
Competency in safe mechanical and electrical isolation, basic electrical skills, and the ability to read technical drawings including P&IDs and mechanical schematics.
Full UK driving license held for a minimum of 12 months.
For more information apply or call Simon Cowley (phone number removed)
Location: London & South UK
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Department: Operations
About the Client A fast-growing, Tier 1 Consultancy focused on delivering over £1bn of low-carbon district energy and building energy systems is seeking a Breakdown Engineer (Commercial Gas).
The Opportunity
Deliver operation and maintenance services across a fleet of heat networks.
Undertake a varied workload including planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), reactive call-outs, planned repairs, and project work.
Improve reliability and network efficiency within plant rooms housing boilers in excess of 1MW.
Work as part of a functional commercial team to review root causes for plant failure and develop scopes of work for plant remediation.
Provide buddying and training for new engineers within a safe and supportive working environment.
Package & Benefits
Base salary of £45,000 to £50,000 per annum.
40-hour work week with a typical 1-in-4 on-call rota requirement.
Discretionary bonus based on individual and business performance.
25 days of annual leave plus statutory holidays, featuring options to purchase or sell up to 5 additional days.
Comprehensive benefits including a pension plan, private health care, cycle to work scheme, electric car lease scheme, and well-being support.
Provision of company laptop, tablet, and mobile phone.
Technical Essentials
Valid commercial gas registration and Testing & Purging Training Course (TPCP1).
NVQ Level 3 in Gas or a similar qualification.
Demonstrated experience servicing, fault-finding, and repairing commercial gas boilers from manufacturers such as Hoval, Hamworthy, Ideal, and Buderus.
Operational knowledge of heat network energy centres, plant rooms, and commercial non-gas plant (e.g., pumps, valves, strainers, plate heat exchangers).
Competency in safe mechanical and electrical isolation, basic electrical skills, and the ability to read technical drawings including P&IDs and mechanical schematics.
Full UK driving license held for a minimum of 12 months.
For more information apply or call Simon Cowley (phone number removed)