Domestic Lead Gas Engineer

Company: Islington Council
Apply for the Domestic Lead Gas Engineer
Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

As Domestic Lead Gas Engineer, you will perform general domestic gas works, service and repair boilers, and complete landlords’ certificates to ensure safe, compliant homes. You’ll operate as part of our in-house gas team within Homes and Neighbourhoods, visiting residents’ premises and coordinating with suppliers and trades to finish jobs efficiently. Your work supports safe heating, diagnostics, and timely documentation using SORs via PDA. You’ll contribute to public service goals in Islington, bringing technical expertise and professional responsibility to a diverse housing context. This role offers meaningful impact through maintaining and improving residential heating across the borough

Pay / Benefits

  • Up to 31 days leave
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • London Living Wage
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work
  • Discounts

Responsibilities

  • Perform general gas works in domestic housing and flats
  • Complete landlords’ certificates
  • Diagnose faults and repair modern/traditional boilers
  • Repair heating systems and document job progression
  • Use SORs schedule of rates via PDA for timely documentation
  • Hold a full clean driving licence and work in the field across Islington
  • Enter residents’ premises for repairs/servicing/installation
  • Liaise with suppliers, other trades, and Council departments to aid job completion

Key requirements

  • competent in domestic gas works and boiler fault diagnostics/repair
  • full clean driving licence
  • willingness to work in the London Borough of Islington across multiple locations
  • ability to operate in residents’ premises and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
  • gas boiler fault diagnostics/repair
  • domestic gas installation and servicing
  • PDA / SORs scheduling of rates

Posted: September 14th, 2026