Commercial Gas Engineer
• Schools Estate
Edinburgh, Clackmannanshire & Scottish Borders
Permanent | Full-time
This role is on-site based. (Salary range is £37,000 - £46,000 per annum)
The standard hours of work are 37.5 Hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Are you a skilled Commercial Gas Engineer looking for a role where your expertise makes a real difference every day?
Join Amey's dedicated Schools Account team and play a vital role in keeping educational environments safe, warm and operational for thousands of pupils, teachers and support staff across East Scotland. This field-based role primarily covers schools across Edinburgh, with occasional travel to a small number of sites in Clackmannanshire and the Scottish Borders.
With a portfolio of approximately 23 school sites, no two days are the same. From planned maintenance and fault finding to system upgrades and commissioning, you'll be trusted to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that directly support local communities.
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Company van provided for business use
Permanent, secure role within a long-term PFI schools contract
Monday to Friday working pattern, 37.5 hours per week
Opportunity to work across a diverse estate of educational facilities
Career development and training opportunities within a leading infrastructure and facilities management business
The Role
As a Commercial Gas Engineer, you'll take ownership of the maintenance, servicing and repair of commercial heating and gas systems across our schools estate. You'll work independently across multiple sites while being supported by a collaborative and professional facilities team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out planned preventative and reactive maintenance activities
Diagnosing faults and repairing commercial gas and heating systems
Servicing and inspecting commercial gas appliances
Performing combustion analysis and flue gas integrity testing
Maintaining boilers, pumps, ventilation systems and associated plant equipment
Identifying and replacing life-expired assets
Undertaking minor plumbing and mechanical works where required
Supporting installations, upgrades, commissioning and project works
Conducting inspections, risk assessments and statutory compliance checks
Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with regulations
Contributing to continuous improvement and reducing waste across the contract
This role will involve travelling between sites and may occasionally require working at height and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for an experienced engineer who takes pride in delivering excellent service and maintaining safe learning environments.
Essential requirements:
Full UK Driving Licence
Current Gas Safe Registration
Relevant commercial gas qualifications
Proven experience servicing and repairing commercial and industrial boilers and gas appliances
Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Desirable:
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Plumbing
Legionella awareness and compliance knowledge
Previous plumbing experience
Experience working in education, healthcare or other large estates environments (desirable)
Why This Role Matters
This is more than a maintenance position. Every day, your expertise will help create safe, comfortable and reliable learning environments for schools across East Scotland. You'll be part of a team that supports local communities while working on a varied and technically engaging portfolio of sites.
Safeguarding
Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees are expected to share this commitment. An enhanced PVG check will be required before employment commences.
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