Commercial Gas Engineers

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled, motivated engineers with a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience, a proven track record in commercial installations and reactive maintenance, and a genuine appetite to learn, develop and progress.

This is an opportunity to work across a diverse range of commercial environments, undertaking technically challenging and varied work rather than repetitive day-to-day servicing.

Our extensive client portfolio includes schools and colleges, MOD sites, NHS facilities, nursing homes, offices, factories, warehouses, retail premises and other commercial buildings throughout Somerset, Bath and Bristol.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial gas installation, servicing, maintenance and reactive repairs.
• Fault diagnosis and repair of commercial boilers, burners, heating systems and associated plant.
• Installation, commissioning and maintenance of commercial gas pipework and appliances.
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works across a varied commercial client portfolio.
• Accurate completion of compliance documentation, certification and digital job records.
• Maintaining excellent standards of workmanship, health and safety, and customer service.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating, or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Minimum five years’ post-qualification commercial experience, with proven installation and reactive maintenance expertise.
• Current commercial gas ACS certification, including relevant core and appliance qualifications.
• Strong diagnostic, fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound knowledge of commercial heating plant and mechanical systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage workloads and maintain high professional standards.
• Ability to undertake the physical demands of a hands-on engineering role safely, with reasonable adjustments considered where appropriate.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Core Commercial Gas Qualifications

• COCN1 – Core Commercial Gas Safety
• CIGA1 – Indirect-fired appliances and commercial boilers
• CORT1 – Overhead radiant tube heaters
• ICPN1 – Installation of commercial gas pipework
• TPCP1A – Tightness testing and direct purging of commercial gas pipework within the relevant qualification scope

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• TPCP1 – Commercial gas tightness testing and purging for larger installations
• COMCAT 1, 2 and 3
• OFTEC qualifications – domestic and commercial
• Electrical qualifications and wiring competency
• F-Gas certification and/or experience with mechanical air-handling systems
• PASMA and IPAF certification
• Commercial LPG experience and qualifications

Why Join Wilkins?

At Wilkins Plumbing & Heating, we offer more than just another engineering job.

With an exceptionally diverse commercial client portfolio, dedicated technical teams and a strong commitment to training and upskilling, we provide experienced engineers with the opportunity to continually develop their knowledge and tackle interesting, technically challenging work.

We pride ourselves on high professional standards, quality workmanship and a supportive working culture where engineers are valued for their expertise and contribution.