Job Description:

We are recruiting for a Gas Engineer to join a thriving safety equipment company based in Irthlingborough. This is a permanent role working Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm and Fridays 8am-4.30pm. A salary of £35,000 + bonus + excellent beneifts and training opportunities are on offer for the successful candidate! 

Join a leading UK supplier of confined space and site safety equipment as an experienced Gas Engineer specialising in Gas Detection and Location Systems to join their growing team.

Key Responsibilities for the Gas Engineer

• Inspect, service, repair, and calibrate gas detection and location systems.
• Act as the technical lead for your product category, ensuring compliance with legislation and manufacturer requirements.
• Review and approve calibration and service documentation.
• Investigate equipment faults, failures, and customer issues.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and customers (phone, email, onsite).
• Mentor engineers and trainees, supporting skills development.
• Conduct quality checks and contribute to process improvements.
• Maintain accurate records in Syrinx and support hire/sales order processing.
• Uphold workshop safety, housekeeping, and operational standards.
• Deputise for the Workshop Manager when required.

The right Gas Engineer will have the following:

• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with gas detection equipment, calibration, or electronic diagnostics.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
• Proven mentoring or coaching experience.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to compliance.
• A proactive, customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced workshop environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown).
• Company Sick Pay (subject to eligibility).
• Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life Assurance (post‑probation).
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Eye care scheme.
• Free onsite parking.

If you’re an experienced Gas Engineer with expertise in gas detection or location systems—and you’re ready to step into a technical lead role—we’d love to hear from you.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.