Gas Engineer - Housing Repairs Team


Company:	Reading Borough Council
Salary:	£40,476 - £42,708
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG2 0QX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Aug 2026
Closing date:	31 Aug 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

Are you an experienced Gas Engineer who takes pride in a job done well? We’re looking for someone like you to join our Housing Repairs Team and help us provide safe, reliable and energy‑efficient homes for residents across Reading.

From essential repairs to routine maintenance, your work will directly improve the wellbeing of individuals and families throughout the borough.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About The Role:

Based at our Bennet Road depot in Reading (RG2 0QX), you’ll be part of a skilled, friendly and supportive Housing Repairs team delivering essential gas services to our tenants.

You will carry out both routine and emergency gas repairs safely and efficiently, including:

Installing, servicing and repairing boilers, cookers, fires and other gas appliances

Completing maintenance work on heating systems, including radiators and pipework

Responding to urgent gas-related repairs when required

You will also take part in our out-of-hours emergency call-out rota, helping to support residents when they need it most.

All work will be carried out in line with current legislation, safety standards and Gas Safe requirements.

Your duties will include:

Assessing materials required for jobs and collecting them from stores or suppliers

Completing work orders, job sheets and timesheets accurately

Maintaining high standards of workmanship and site cleanliness

Identifying additional repair needs where necessary

Following health and safety procedures at all times

We provide:

A fully equipped council vehicle for work use

All PPE and uniform

Regular training and development (e.g. asbestos awareness, H&S, safeguarding)

High-quality tools or tool allowance

About You:

You are a highly skilled Gas Engineer who takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality work. You have a practical, hands-on approach and are confident diagnosing and resolving gas issues efficiently.

You’re professional and courteous when working in residents’ homes and able to stay calm, reassuring and empathetic in urgent or challenging situations.

You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, and you’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, workmanship and customer care in everything you do.

What we’re looking for

Gas Safe registered with relevant domestic and commercial experience

Proven ability to safely install, maintain and repair gas appliances and heating systems

Experience working in occupied properties with a customer-focused mindset

Calm, professional and empathetic approach with residents

Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to work flexibly, including out-of-hours emergencies

Apply for this job

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.