Commercial Combustion Engineer
South UK - M25 corridor, Central London and wider South East
£40,000 to £50,000 DOE + van + benefits
Full time | Permanent
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is working with a well-established building services contractor to recruit an experienced Commercial Combustion Engineer to join their growing team. This is a mobile role covering sites across the South of England, typically within the M25 corridor but with work further afield as required, including Central London. You will support a diverse portfolio that includes leisure centres, schools, garages and car showrooms.
The role
You will carry out planned and reactive works on commercial heating and hot water systems across a varied site base. This position requires someone confident working independently, managing workloads and resolving issues without reliance on close supervision. While autonomy is essential, you will have access to a technical helpline and support from management when needed.
Duties
• Servicing, maintaining and repairing commercial boilers and plant
• Diagnosing faults on gas fired systems and carrying out effective repairs
• Testing, commissioning and setting up commercial heating equipment
• Working on burners, pressurisation units, gas safety systems and associated controls
• Carrying out commercial gas safety checks and completing the required documentation
• Handling reactive breakdowns and ensuring safe restoration of systems
• Advising clients on performance, efficiency and recommended remedial works
• Ensuring all works comply with gas safety regulations and company procedures
What you will need
• Valid commercial gas qualifications
• A minimum of five years’ experience as a combustion engineer
• Strong diagnostic and problem solving skills
• Comfortable working across multiple sites and managing your own workload
• Full UK driving licence
What’s on offer
• Salary £40,000 to £50,000 DOE
• Company van + fuel card, with personal use subject to director approval
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Call out rota 1 in 6 weeks, with weekly on call allowance
• Travel paid door to door at time and a half for call outs after your shift
• Excellent team culture
Locations
Applications welcomed from engineers based anywhere across the South of the UK, particularly within the M25 corridor and surrounding areas.
If you are a confident, commercially qualified engineer looking for a stable, long term opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
To apply or find out more, please contact Anna Sikora at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.