Commercial Heating Engineer
RAF Fairford | £36,000–£43,000 | Permanent, Full-time
 
 
The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Commercial Heating Engineer looking for a hands-on role supporting essential services across the Defence estate? We’re looking for a skilled engineer to maintain and repair commercial heating systems across RAF Fairford and RAF Welford, working with oil-fired and gas heating systems to ensure plant and equipment remain safe, compliant and operational. You’ll carry out a mixture of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs, helping maintain reliable heating services while meeting contractual service level agreements. You’ll receive your work through a tablet and manage your own schedule, giving you responsibility for organising your workload and responding to maintenance requirements. Working Monday to Friday, with a 1-in-6/7 on-call rota and occasional weekend work, this is an opportunity to join an established facilities management team delivering essential services within a Defence environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, fault-finding and reactive repairs on commercial oil-fired and gas heating systems.
• Maintain boilers and associated equipment to ensure safe, efficient and compliant operation.
• Complete work within agreed service level agreements, accurately recording activities and outcomes using digital systems.
• Manage and prioritise your workload using a tablet-based system, self-scheduling assigned jobs.
• Supervise contractors and subcontractors where required, ensuring work meets health and safety requirements.
• Maintain safe, clean and organised plant rooms and technical areas.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and customers to support service continuity and deliver a reliable maintenance service.

Essential requirements:

• A recognised mechanical or engineering qualification, such as HNC, ONC, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining and repairing commercial heating systems, including oil-fired boilers and gas systems.
• Current Gas Safe registration.
• The ability to read technical schematics and accurately record work using digital systems.
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• The ability to obtain DBS clearance and Security Check (SC) clearance.

Desirable experience:

• Experience working with LPG systems, ideally supported by a relevant qualification.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Experience carrying out safe electrical isolation.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £36,000–£43,000, depending on experience.
• Company van and fuel card.
• 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• 1-in-6/7 on-call rota, including weekend work.
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Volunteer leave and one paid professional subscription.
• Employee discounts and reward schemes.
• Ongoing training, further qualifications and opportunities for career progression.

If you’re a commercially experienced heating engineer looking for varied, hands-on work supporting essential Defence facilities, this could be an excellent next step.