Lead Gas Engineer

  • Bennett and Game Recruitment
  • Emsworth, Hampshire
  • Aug 24, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Position: Lead Gas Engineer

Location: Covering PO postcodes from an office in Emsworth, Hampshire

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)

We currently have an opportunity available with an expanding plumbing and heating contractor based in Hampshire who have just set new records for works completed and are looking to double their workforce along with expanding into the renewable heating sector.

Lead Gas Engineer Job Overview

Working alongside the Operations Manager as the Lead Engineer within the team

  • Completing complex fault-finding and breakdown repairs on domestic boilers and heating systems across the PO postcode area
  • Providing technical support to engineers within the team along with overseeing their works, completing training and carrying out quality audits on completed jobs
  • Liaising directly with customers, providing technical support and being a point of contact for any issues and escalations
  • Working on a 1 in every 4 week call out rota (additional payments included)
  • Eventually progressing into a Technical Manager position within the company as they grow
Lead Gas Engineer Job Requirements
  • Strong background of completing servicing, fault-finding and repairs on domestic heating systems including boilers, radiators, cylinders and associated systems
  • Experienced in supervising engineers, both junior/apprentice-level and qualified engineers
  • Domestic Gas tickets essential, including CCN1, CKR1, CPA1, HTR1 and CENWAT
  • Any additional ticket/qualifications including Oil, LPG, F-Gas or heat pumps would be highly desirable
  • Based within a commutable distance of the PO postcode area (Portsmouth across to Bognor Regis), and happy to travel to sites across the area
  • Holding a full UK driving licence
Lead Gas Engineer Salary & Benefits

Basic salary £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Company bonus provided (full details to be discussed at interview)

Company vehicle provided

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

33 days holiday, including bank holidays

1 in 4 week on call rota, with an on call bonus paid along with payments for each job