Reed
Domestic Gas Engineer – Social Housing
Location: London (Multiple Boroughs)
Salary: £40,000 – £43,000 per annum
(Up to £45,000 for Lead / Senior Engineers)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
About the Company
Established in the early 1990s, this is a well-respected and growing SME with long-standing contracts across housing associations, local authorities, and social housing providers throughout London. The business prides itself on stability, strong staff retention, and careful job planning to avoid unnecessary travel and burnout.
The role sits within the domestic servicing and repairs team (not installations or projects).
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Domestic Gas Engineer to cover multiple London boroughs, with work planned in advance and engineers generally kept within specific postcode areas.
You’ll be carrying out:
- Gas boiler breakdowns and repairs
- Maintenance and fault-finding
- Work within domestic and social housing properties
- Emergency call-outs when on rota
Engineers can view their schedules 2–3 days in advance, with logical routing and no last-minute surprises unless responding to genuine emergencies.
Areas Covered
Work spans much of Greater London, including:
- North, West, East, South East & North East London
- London Borough of Hillingdon (UB2–UB10)
- Pinner, Ruislip & Northwood (HA4–HA6)
Planning avoids excessive cross-London travel where possible.
Working Hours
- Summer (April – September): 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Winter (October – March): 8:00am – 6:00pm
- Includes lunch breaks
- Approx. 45 hours per week (seasonal variation)
On-Call Rota
- On-call rota applies (typically 1 in 4–7, depending on team size)
- Emergency call-outs are paid per attendance
- Flexible approach where possible — additional cover can be picked up by engineers who want it
What’s on Offer
- £40,000 – £43,000 basic salary
- Up to £45,000 for Lead / Senior Engineers
- Company van & fuel card
- Full uniform & tools
- 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Statutory pension
- Secure, long-term work with established contracts
- Supportive management and realistic workloads
Requirements
- ACS Gas qualifications (domestic)
- Proven experience in social housing / domestic repairs
- Full UK driving licence
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to work independently across London boroughs
Nice to Have
- Experience with HIUs
- Previous housing association or council contract work
- Interest in progressing to a senior or supervisory role
Apply Now
If you’re a reliable Gas Engineer looking for stable work, sensible planning, and London-based contracts, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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