Lead Gas Technician / Senior Domestic Gas Engineer

Lead Gas Technician / Senior Domestic Gas Engineer – £43,000–£47,000

Location: DE, NG, B & LE Postcode Areas
Salary: £43,000–£47,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Lead Gas Technician / Senior Domestic Gas Engineer to join an established and growing domestic gas service and repair business.

This is a newly created position offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Domestic Gas Breakdown Engineer to progress into a senior technical role while retaining a hands-on engineering presence.

Working closely with the Field Service Manager, you will provide technical support across the engineering team, helping maintain high standards of workmanship, compliance, productivity and customer service.

The role will be split between three days per week carrying out domestic gas diagnostics and breakdown repairs, and two days per week supporting the Field Service Manager with technical audits, quality control and engineer development.

The position will primarily cover the DE, NG, B and LE postcode areas. Ideally, candidates will live within or close to this geographical area.

Key Responsibilities

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Carry out domestic boiler diagnostics, breakdowns and repairs three days per week.

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Conduct field-based technical audits and quality inspections on engineers.

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Investigate customer complaints and identify technical issues.

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Provide hands-on technical support, coaching and guidance to engineers.

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Identify training requirements and areas for improvement.

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Monitor workmanship, technical compliance and engineer performance.

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Support the Field Service Manager in maintaining operational and customer service standards.

Essential Experience & Requirements

We are looking for an experienced Domestic Gas Breakdown Engineer with strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities who is ready to take the next step in their career.

Previous experience within a larger, structured domestic gas service and repair business is essential.

Candidates must understand how technical auditing, quality assurance and engineer performance management operate within an established engineering environment.

This experience could include:

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Previous involvement in technical audits, quality inspections or engineer performance reviews.

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Experience coaching, mentoring or providing technical support to other engineers.

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Working within a business where engineers are regularly audited, coached and performance managed against established standards.

You do not necessarily need previous management experience, but you must be confident supporting other engineers and maintaining high technical standards.

Additional requirements include:

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Strong domestic gas breakdown and diagnostic experience.

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Excellent fault-finding and technical knowledge.

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Good communication and interpersonal skills.

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Confidence when challenging and supporting engineering standards.

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Ability to work independently and manage competing responsibilities.

Salary & Benefits

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£43,000–£47,000 basic salary, depending on experience.

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Company van provided.

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Same employment package as the existing diagnostic breakdown engineers.

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Established working hours.

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Overtime opportunities and existing overtime arrangements.

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Long-term, permanent opportunity.

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Career progression into a senior technical position.

The Opportunity

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Domestic Gas Engineer looking to move into a Lead Technician or Senior Engineer position without leaving hands-on engineering behind.

You will play an important role in supporting the Field Service Manager, improving engineering standards and helping develop the wider team.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Domestic Gas Breakdown Engineer with strong technical knowledge and an understanding of auditing, quality assurance and engineer performance, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed