Junior Gas Engineer
Location: UK-wide, primarily Thames area
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About Eurograde
Founded in 1972, Eurograde is a family-run business specialising in commercial heating solutions within the wastewater industry across the UK. For over 50 years, we have built a reputation for delivering high-quality engineering services, supporting some of the UK's largest wastewater treatment facilities.
Our work involves the design, installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of commercial steam and biogas boilers, gas systems, low-temperature hot water systems, combustion burners, and specialist process heating equipment.
Our services cover four main areas:
Product and system design and drawings
Full project boiler and heating system installations
Boiler commissioning and combustion analysis
Service and maintenance
As our business continues to grow, we are looking for a Junior Gas Engineer to join our team and develop a long-term career within this specialist sector.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer who is looking to build a career in commercial gas engineering. You will receive structured on-site training and development for up to two years, working alongside experienced engineers on a variety of commercial heating, gas, and biogas systems throughout the UK.
The role is designed to provide hands-on experience, technical knowledge, and practical training to help you progress into a fully competent engineer within our specialist field.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of commercial heating, gas, and biogas systems.
Support senior engineers with fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs.
Learn boiler commissioning procedures and combustion analysis techniques.
Assist with planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown work.
Interpret technical drawings and system layouts.
Support project installation works on customer sites across the UK.
Complete service reports and maintenance documentation accurately.
Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with company procedures and industry regulations.
Training & Development
At Eurograde, we invest heavily in developing our engineers and offer:
Structured on-site training for up to two years.
One-to-one mentoring from experienced commercial heating engineers.
Exposure to steam boilers, biogas systems, combustion equipment, gas systems, and process heating applications.
Opportunities to gain valuable experience across design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance disciplines.
A clear pathway for career progression and increased earning potential.
What We Offer
The opportunity to work for a well-established, family-run business.
Exposure to larger and more complex commercial heating installations.
Experience across a wide range of specialist engineering systems.
Ongoing training and career development.
Long-term job security within a growing business.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
About You
This role would suit someone at the beginning of their engineering career who is keen to learn, develop technical skills, and build practical experience within a specialist engineering environment.
You may have recently completed a relevant college course, apprenticeship, or engineering qualification and be looking for your first permanent role within the industry. Equally, you may already have some practical experience and be looking to expand your knowledge into commercial heating, gas, and biogas systems.
Essential
Full UK driving licence.
Strong interest in mechanical and gas engineering.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Good problem-solving and communication skills.
Flexibility to travel and work on sites throughout the UK.
Why Join Eurograde?
Joining Eurograde means becoming part of a close-knit family business with over 50 years of specialist engineering expertise. You'll gain experience working on technically challenging projects, receive dedicated training and support, and develop the skills needed to build a successful long-term career within the commercial heating and gas industry.
If you're looking to broaden your experience, develop your technical abilities, and work with specialist commercial heating and biogas systems, we'd love to hear from you.
