Commercial Gas and Heating Engineer

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  • Job reference: SDX/TP/2224383/152332/SJS121
  • Location: HMP Northumberland,Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 9XG
  • Job type: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
  • Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 Per Annum based on experience
  • Closing date: 20 March 2026
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About the role

Job Title:

Commercial Gas / Heating Engineer
Location: HMP Northumberland
Salary: £40,000 – £43,000 plus on-call allowance and excellent benefits
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a qualified Commercial Gas / Heating Engineer to join our Facilities Management team at HMP Northumberland. This is a secure, stable, and long-term role maintaining commercial gas and heating systems across a large, well-maintained site.

This position offers a varied workload, job security, and the opportunity to work in a structured environment with consistent hours and strong benefits.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Carrying out servicing, maintenance, and repair of commercial gas and heating systems

  • Completing gas safety inspections and certification (CP15, CP17)

  • Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs

  • Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works

  • Ensuring all work complies with Gas Safe and Health & Safety regulations

  • Supporting the safe and reliable operation of the establishment

  • Participating in the on-call rota (with additional allowance)

What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • Gas Safe registered

  • Commercial ACS qualifications (COCN1, CDGA1, ICPN1 or equivalent)

  • Experience working on commercial gas and heating systems

  • Ability to work independently and manage your workload

Desirable

  • Facilities Management or large-site maintenance experience

What We Offer

  • Salary £40,000 – £43,000

  • On-call allowance and overtime opportunities

  • Stable, permanent employment in a secure environment

  • Structured working hours and predictable workload

  • Generous pension scheme

  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays

  • Employee discounts, gym offers, and wellbeing support

  • Full training and development opportunities

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Gas Engineer seeking stability, work-life balance, and long-term career security. You’ll be part of a professional and supportive team maintaining essential infrastructure in a critical public service environment.

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

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Career Stories

  • "When I started, I'd barely held a screwdriver. Now, just three months in, I've done everything from angle grinding and SDS drilling to installing cable trays and replacing light fittings. I've even got my MEWP (Mobile Elevated Work Platform) course next week!"

    Alice, Sodexo Apprentice – Facilities Management

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