Commercial Gas Engineer - Newton Abbot
| Company: | Sherwoods (SW) Ltd |
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| Salary: | £42,000 to £47,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | TQ12 4YQ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 19 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Job DescriptionBuild a long-term career — not just your next jobWe’re expanding our commercial gas team across the South West due to growth on long-term contracts and we are now recruiting in the Newton Abbot area.Before we get into the day-to-day, here’s what really matters:Career progression — the real kindAt Sherwoods, progression isn’t rushed and it isn’t based on empty promises.Several members of our senior leadership team started with us as apprentices. They learned the trade properly, proved themselves over time, and progressed because they were ready — not because of a job title being dangled in front of them.That’s exactly how we still do things today.We won’t promise you a supervisor role in three months.What we will offer is:A stable, growing businessClear opportunities as the company expandsSupport, training, and trust as you developA long-term career path if you want oneIf you’re good at what you do, committed, and want to grow, we’ll back you.Why this role is differentThis is a role for commercial gas engineers who want to settle in and build something, not hop between short-term jobs.Planned work with realistic schedulesTrusted to manage your day once on siteNo micromanagement, no unnecessary pressureA business that hires ahead of demand, not after people burn outWhat you’ll be doingPlanned and reactive commercial gas maintenance across client sitesFault finding, repairs, and minor installation worksWorking to a realistic, pre-planned scheduleCompleting work safely and in line with Gas Safe and industry regulationsWhat you’ll needRelevant commercial gas qualifications (e.g. COCN1 / CODNCO1 / TPCP1 / ICPN1 or equivalent)Experience in a commercial or maintenance environmentFull UK driving licenceWillingness to undertake an enhanced DBS checkWhat you’ll getSalary up to £47,000, depending on experienceRealistic earnings nearer £55,000 when door-to-door travel time is includedCompany van + fuel cardOvertime available (never forced)29 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)A paid day off for your birthdaySimply Health cash planComprehensive discounts platform and benefits portalEnhanced maternity, adoption and paternity payEmployee Assistance ProgrammeHoliday purchase schemeWhy Sherwoods?We’re a family-run business with over 50 years of doing things properly. We plan ahead, invest in our people, and promote from within wherever possible.If you want a role where you can do good work, develop properly, and progress over time, you’ll fit right in here.Apply now.No perfect CV needed — send what you’ve got. Everyone gets a response.Salary42000 - 47000 GBP (yearly)