Senior Gas Service Engineer

  • The People Pod
  • Mar 02, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Senior Gas Service Engineer - Breakdown & Diagnostics
Preston, Lancaster area £38,500 - £41,600 + Company Van + Fuel + Benefits
Tired of being rushed, under-supported, or judged purely on volume?

If you're a Senior Gas Service Engineer who enjoys fault-finding, diagnostics and first-time fixes - and you want a role where quality matters more than box-ticking - this could be exactly what you're looking for.

This is a service-led role, ideal for experienced engineers who want autonomy, respect, and proper progression without constant install pressure.


About the Company

A well-established and growing domestic heating and boiler service business with an excellent reputation across Greater Manchester.

This is not a churn-and-burn operation. Engineers are trusted to do the job properly, supported with training, and given realistic workloads that allow for accurate diagnosis and repair.


The Role - Senior Gas Service Engineer

You'll focus on service, maintenance and breakdowns across domestic properties, including:

  • Boiler servicing and reactive breakdowns

  • Advanced heating & hot water fault-finding

  • Achieving strong first-time fix rates

  • Diagnosing system and component faults

  • Domestic Gas Safety inspections

  • Working with S & Y plan systems

  • Basic electrical diagnostics (multimeter use)

  • Liaising professionally with customers

  • Ongoing technical training and toolbox talks

No heavy install focus. No rushed jobs.


About You

You're an experienced gas service engineer who takes pride in diagnostics and customer care.


Essential
  • 5+ years' experience in domestic gas servicing & breakdowns

  • ACS: CCN1, CKR1, HTR1, CENWAT

  • Gas Safe registered

  • Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

  • Full UK driving licence


Desirable
  • G3 Unvented Hot Water

  • Experience with system boilers and controls

  • Confident customer communication


Package & Benefits
  • £38,500 - £41,600 DOE

  • Company van, fuel & uniform

  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

  • Monday - Friday core hours

  • Optional overtime (not expected)

  • Ongoing training and progression into Senior / Lead Service roles


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