Gas service technician
Keep homes warm and safe by safely installing gas heating and hot water systems. You'll maintain and repair the pipes, appliances and meters.
Also known as: gas service engineer, gas maintenance engineer, gas installation engineer
About the job
What it's like
Gas service technicians keep homes and businesses safe by installing, maintaining and repairing gas appliances and systems. You'll work with a range of equipment, from boilers to cookers, making sure everything runs smoothly and safely.
You'll often be out and about, visiting different sites and meeting new people every day. It's rewarding to know your work helps prevent accidents and keeps essential services running.
You might be fixing a faulty boiler, carrying out routine safety checks or installing a new gas fire. The role is found in industries such as utilities, construction, facilities management and housing. Some technicians specialise in areas like central heating, commercial catering equipment or gas safety inspections.
You'll deal with customers directly in their own homes, so you'll be polite and friendly. You'll also give customers quotes for jobs and tell them how long it'll take. You could sell additional company services and occasionally deal with complaints.
Your tasks might include:
checking and testing gas appliances for safety and efficiency
installing new boilers, heaters or gas fires in homes and businesses
diagnosing faults and repairing gas leaks or faulty equipment
carrying out routine maintenance and servicing on gas systems
advising customers on energy efficiency and safe appliance use
keeping accurate records of work done and parts used
Green job
In this job you could be doing work to help the environment. You might:
install energy-efficient boilers and heating systems
advise customers on reducing energy use and carbon emissions
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Top skills
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Meta skills
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- making decisions
- taking initiative
- developing a plan
- problem solving
- working with technology
- verbal communication
- cooperating
- building relationships
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Getting in
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Colleges and universities will list subjects you'll need for entry to a course. Some useful subjects include:
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Engineering Science
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Physics
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Practical Electronics
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Skills for Work: Energy
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Skills for Work: Engineering Skills
You would do a Modern Apprenticeship leading to a relevant qualification such as a Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ Level 2/3) in:
Gas Industry
Domestic Natural Gas Installation and Maintenance
Gas Utilisation
Domestic Plumbing and Heating
Entry requirements for a Modern Apprenticeship vary but employers may ask for qualifications at SCQF Level 4/5.
Qualifications that show understanding and experience of the industry such as Skills for Work Engineering Skills (SCQF Level 5).
Gas Safe Registration once you're in a job.
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