Commercial Gas / Mechanical Engineer
Location: Essex (Based from Colchester Office)
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 Depending on experience
Type: Full Time, Permanent
Our client are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Gas / Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team, based out of their Colchester office. This is an urgent appointment due to continued business growth.
The role will primarily cover Essex, with occasional work across Kent, London, and Cambridgeshire as required.
About the Role
You will be responsible for carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, installations, and emergency repairs to commercial and domestic heating, hot water, and mechanical systems. This is a mobile role requiring strong technical competence and a professional, customer-focused approach.
Due to the nature of some contracts, the successful applicant must be eligible for police vetting and confident you will pass all relevant background checks.
This role would suit:
A Mechanical Engineer with Commercial Gas qualifications,
or
A Mechanical Engineer with plumbing experience (commercial gas qualifications not essential)
Key Responsibilities
Installation Duties
Install commercial gas appliances (boilers, heaters, burners)
Install mechanical plant (pumps, heat exchangers, pressurisation units)
Carry out pipework installations (gas, water, heating, drainage)
Install hot and cold water systems, including unvented cylinders and booster sets
Fit commercial plumbing fixtures (toilets, sinks, urinals, showers)
Install flue systems in line with current regulations
Commission new heating and plumbing systems
Maintenance & Servicing
Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) in line with SFG20 standards
Service and test commercial gas appliances (tightness testing, combustion analysis)
Maintain heating systems including radiators, TRVs, and expansion vessels
Service mechanical ventilation systems and associated controls (BMS)
Inspect and maintain pumps, filters, strainers, valves, and pipework
Maintain hot and cold water systems including tanks and services
Reactive & Emergency Works
Diagnose and repair faults on commercial gas and mechanical systems
Respond to heating/hot water failures and gas leaks
Resolve plumbing issues including leaks, blockages, and burst pipes
Reset and recommission failed mechanical systems
Emergency isolation of gas and water services when required
About You
Proven experience in plumbing, HVAC, and/or mechanical services
Commercial Gas qualifications (preferred but not essential)
Good working knowledge of commercial and domestic systems
Competent using an iPad or similar device to complete daily job paperwork
Full UK driving licence
Able to participate in an on-call rota
Reliable, professional, and customer-focused
Salary & Package
£45,000 to £55,000 - Depending on experience
Company vehicle (Ford Transit Custom to be used for business use only)
Fuel card
Company uniform and PPE provided
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
Company pension scheme
On-call rota: £140 retainer per week (currently 1 in 6)
Travel time is not paid as door to door but an element of travel can be paid at a managers discretion
How to Apply
This is an urgent appointment, so early applications are encouraged.
Click APPLY NOW to send an up to date CV or call Garry at Atrium Associates on (phone number removed) to discuss the role further