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Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council

Gas Heating Engineer NCCHS

Nottinghamshire On-site 5-10 yrs exp Government Administration 4,185 employees£42k – £46k / year
Heating SystemsGas Boiler Installation And ServicingGas Safety TestingCompliance CertificationGas Supply Capping And Disconnection

Requirements

Applicants need proven experience across heating systems and central heating equipment, along with the ability to complete accurate installation, servicing, testing, and compliance work. They must communicate effectively, collaborate with contractors and suppliers, manage a varied workload under pressure, meet targets and deadlines, and hold a full UK driving licence.

Job Description

Job Description

Role: Gas Heating Engineer

Contract type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week - You will be required to work these hours in accordance with the needs and requirements of the service, between the hours of 6am and 8pm Monday to Friday

Worker Type: Off-site worker

Salary: Grade H – starting salary is £42,123 (level 1) raising to £45,529 (level 4) per annum

Base office: Harvey Road, NG8 3BB

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for a talented individual to join our workforce as Gas Heating Engineer - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven, and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

  • You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here .

About The Role

We are currently seeking suitably qualified and experienced Gas Heating Engineers to join our Mechanical and Electrical team within Nottingham City Council Housing Services. Are you someone who wants to be appreciated for their talent, skill, approach, and expertise as a Gas Heating Engineer? We are looking for that individual who is proud of what they do and how they do it.

About You

  • Proven experience in all aspects of heating.
  • Ability to undertake the accurate completion of any required installations, servicing, testing, works, and compliance certification, including the ability to cap/ disk supply, remove gas fires, carry out system tests and re commission boilers after void periods. You will also be required to ensure that legionella standards are adhered to.
  • Proven experience in dealing with the provision of central heating including boilers, controls, gas fires, radiators, and tanks.
  • Good interpersonal skills and a proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels with the ability to develop and present written or verbal information clearly and concisely.
  • Ability to collaborate with external stakeholders, such as contractors, and suppliers to achieve a common goal.
  • Ability to remain self-motivated whilst effectively managing a diverse workload under pressure to meet specified targets and deadlines.

You can find the job description for this post here .

Please note, you are required to have a full UK driving license for this post.

Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements listed above in your CV & supporting document.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter – we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. AI tools do not understand context, think critically, or assess the reliability of information, which means AI-generated responses can feel generic and may not accurately represent who you are. We recruit fairly and inclusively – showing your real self is what helps you succeed. For more information please click here .

Closing Date: 22 nd October 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interview date: 10 th /11 th November 2026 – please note, this is subject to change.

If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: recruitment@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: http://emss.org.uk/support

By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

About Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.

In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

  • 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
  • Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
  • Smart Working – to support your work life balance
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.

We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.

We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.

Skills

Heating SystemsGas Boiler Installation And ServicingGas Safety TestingCompliance CertificationGas Supply Capping And DisconnectionGas Fire RemovalBoiler RecommissioningLegionella ComplianceCentral Heating SystemsHeating ControlsRadiators And TanksCommunicationStakeholder CollaborationWorkload ManagementMeeting Targets And DeadlinesFull UK Driving Licence

About Nottingham City Council

Nottingham City Council is focused on becoming a renewed council, delivering for local people and leading Nottingham forward. Our vision is to build a flourishing, inclusive and sustainable city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Through our new Council Plan, we are committed to: • A renewed council – strengthening governance, improving transparency, driving innovation and practising strong financial stewardship through a ‘One Council’ approach. • Delivering for local people – empowering safe communities, improving health and wellbeing, providing safe and affordable housing, and enhancing education and skills. • Leading Nottingham forward – revitalising the economy, championing sustainability, improving infrastructure and connectivity, and celebrating our city’s cultural heritage. We work closely with partners, businesses, and communities to make Nottingham safer, greener and more prosperous, ensuring that opportunity and prosperity are accessible to all. Follow us for updates on our services, improvement journey and work across the city: facebook.com/MyNottingham x.com/MyNottingham instagram.com/MyNottingham

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