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Lead Engineer - Gas Detection Systems DOR

Job in Verwood, Dorset County, BH31, England, UK
Listing for: Futurerecruit.net
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
  • Engineering
    Field/Service Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 GBP Yearly GBP 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Lead Engineer - Fixed Gas Detection Systems DOR

Lead Engineer - Fixed Gas Detection Systems - Full Time

Location:
Verwood, DOR, BH31 6AZ

Location:
Based in the Midlands

  • Ability to travel across the UK. (Mandatory)

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Fixed Gas Detection Lead Engineer. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for both proactive and reactive maintenance on a variety of gas detection systems at client sites.

This includes, but is not limited to, routine calibration, troubleshooting, repairs, and system commissioning.

You will also train and shadow other field service engineers and form method statements for servicing and maintaining various manufacturers’ systems in accordance with their manuals.

What you'll need:
  • Conduct proactive and reactive maintenance on a variety of manufacturers' fixed gas detection systems at client sites.
  • Perform routine calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, and commissioning.
  • Training and shadowing other field-based engineers.
  • Developing method statements to service and maintain different manufacturers' systems according to the relevant manuals.
  • Be on standby for emergency call outs (approximately 10-12 per year; varies).
  • Travel across the UK 3-5 days a week.
Experience you'll need:
  • Current qualification to maintain Crowcon fixed gas detection systems. (Mandatory)
  • At least 2 years of experience working on fixed gas detection systems in a field-based role, including troubleshooting, repairs, and commissioning. (Mandatory)
  • Full UK driving License.
  • Ability to travel across the UK. (Mandatory)
  • Flexibility to respond to customer call outs, including outside standard working hours. (Mandatory)
  • Compex certification for working on ATEX-certified equipment. (Advantageous)
  • BS7671 18th Edition certification for installations. (Advantageous)
  • Current or previous qualifications to maintain GDS, MSA, Drager, BW, and/or other manufacturers' fixed gas detection systems. (Beneficial)
  • Experience in scoping and installing new fixed gas detection systems, including client handover. (Beneficial)
  • ECITB CCNSG. (Beneficial)
  • EUSR Water Hygiene. (Beneficial)
  • Confined Space Medium Risk certification. (Beneficial)
Working

Schedule:
  • 40 hours a week Monday to Friday with overtime as required.
  • Able to travel 3-5 days a week.
  • On standby for emergency calls out 24/7.
Benefits:
  • Additional leave for length of service.
  • Company pension.
  • Cycle and Tech scheme.
  • Company events.
  • Friendly working environment.
  • Training & Career Development Opportunities.
  • Vehicle assignment and fuel cards provided.
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