Gas service technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Gas service technicians install, service and repair gas appliances and heating systems.

  • Bill customers for repair work, and collect payment.  
  • Observe and examine appliances during operation to detect specific malfunctions such as loose parts or leaking fluid.  
  • Talk to customers or refer to work orders to establish the nature of appliance malfunctions.  
  • Refer to schematic drawings, product manuals, and troubleshooting guides to diagnose and
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Gas service technicians typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.

As a Gas service technician you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    29,277 GBP *
    per year
    12,000 GBP
    38,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Gas service technician

    • 29,348 GBP
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    Average salary for part-time Gas service technician
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    Salary over time for Gas service technician

    Salary for this role has increased over time
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    Future outlook for Gas service technicians

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    Balanced outlook
    221 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    2% yearly wage growth (on average)

    Gas service technician - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Gas service technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 69% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 20% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma
    • 8% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications

    You could start with a college course like Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing and Heating. This would teach you some of the skills needed for the job and could help when you apply for a trainee position with a company.

    To fully qualify as a gas service technician, you'll need a recognised gas industry qualification like:

    • Level 3 Domestic Natural Gas Installation
    • Level 3 Diploma in Gas Utilisation Installation and Maintenance

    You would usually need to be working to complete the level 3 qualification.

    You should choose a course that includes work placements, or try to find a job with a gas servicing firm soon after starting your course.


    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Gas service technician

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Gas service technician.
    Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed
    Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
    Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Gas service technician. Check that you know:
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    Data base user interface and query software dESCO ESC; Parts database software; RazorSync; ServiceMax
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    Electronic mail software Microsoft Outlook
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    Operating system software Microsoft Windows
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    Spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel
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    Word processing software Microsoft Word
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    Things to highlight for your Gas service technician interview

    Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.

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