Senior Gas Engineer
| Posting date: | 24 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000.00 to £54,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | Yeovil, BA20 2YB |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1022707/145764 |
Summary
- 40 hours per week
- 5 days out of 7
- between £45,000 and £54,000 per annum (DOE)
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Join Leonardo Helicopters as a Senior Gas Engineer— and play a criticalrole in powering a world-class aerospace facility.
We'relooking for an experienced and safety-drivensenior gas engineer to take the lead in managing the safe andcompliant flow of gas across our Yeovil site.In this high-impact role,you'll oversee complex network installations, develop and maintain our gassafety case, and ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations.
You’llalso lead and support a team of skilled gas personnel, setting the standard fortechnical excellence and operational integrity.Initially appointed as theGas Responsible Person, you’ll progress to Gas Appointed Person within 12months — shaping the future of gas safety on a nationally significant site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Gas Safety Case Management: Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of the LHUK Gas Safety Case in collaboration with the Gas Safety Manager and third parties, ensuring all requirements are met to a high standard.
- Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all gas-related works comply with current regulations; produce risk assessments, method statements, and Gas Permits to Work; and drive the closure of corrective actions (CARs) within agreed timeframes.
- Maintenance & Projects:Support timely delivery of statutory, mandatory, and reactive maintenance while planning and managing gas-related projects and remedial works to ensure compliance.
- Competence & Oversight: Assess, appoint, and monitor gas-skilled persons, reviewing their competence regularly and applying restrictions or suspensions when necessary.
- Subcontractor Compliance:Ensure subcontractors hold relevant certifications, including EUSR registration, network construction qualifications, and commercial gas credentials.
- Leadership & Values:Demonstrate strong leadership across the contract, promote company values, and set the standard for safety, compliance, and performance.
What We’re Looking For:
- Gas Safety Qualifications: Holds (or is working towards) relevant gas safety certifications such as Gas Safety Manager; Commercial Gas qualifications essential; MOD Responsible Person (Gas) and SCO Modules 1–5 preferred.
- Health & Safety Credentials:NEBOSH or IOSH certifications are highly desirable to support safe working practices and regulatory compliance.
- Gas Systems Experience:Demonstrated experience maintaining and working on commercial gas systems and related equipment.
- Safety Case Management:Proven experience leading or supporting gas safety case management or similar safety-critical roles in technical services.
- H&S Compliance Expertise:Strong track record producing risk assessments, method statements, and managing safety documentation in line with current legislation.
- Personnel Competence Oversight:Experience in assessing, appointing, and managing the competence of gas-skilled personnel, including performance review and development.
- Project & Remedial Works Support:Ability to influence and support gas-related project planning, delivery, and completion of remedial actions across multiple workstreams.
- Technical and Industry Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of gas safety regulations, industry best practices, and familiarity with certification bodies such as EUSR and relevant gas registration schemes.
What we offer:
Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of somethinggreater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; andyou’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid Volunteering Day
Ready to elevate your engineering career?Join usas a senior engineer and play a key role in delivering critical solutions thatshape the future — your next chapter starts here.