Building Services Engineer

ALBA Facilities Services Ltd
Barlanark, Glasgow
Job title - Commercial Gas Engineer (install bias)

Function - Building Services

Location - Field Based – Central Scotland

Reports to - Building Services Supervisor

About our business

Alba Facilities Services Ltd has been delivering mechanical, electrical and building fabric services to commercial clients for over 20 years. Our ambition is to be Scotland’s market leading, independent facilities services company that is recognised for our unique commitment to customer service and expertise.

Role overview

Due to continued growth and having recently gained some new, prestigious contracts, Alba Facilities Services has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, permanent Building Services Engineer (Commercial Gas with install bias) to join our engineering team based in Central Scotland.

Reporting to the Building Services Supervisor you will be responsible for the installation, repairs, service and maintenance of all aspects of gas heating & hot water systems in our clients’ premises to agreed standards and specifications.

Joining the Team

At Alba we recognise that people are our number one asset and employee wellbeing is important to us – our philosophy is that happy people outside of work make happy, productive people at work. The successful candidate will receive a salary equivalent to working 5 days (40 hours) but only be required to work 4 days (34 hours) each week.

As a Field based commercial gas engineer you will be joining a team of engineers with a vast experience in the industry. We invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential. You’ll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference and all whilst working in a faced paced environment that delivers exceptional customer service.

Key tasks

Service Delivery

* Install/service/repair gas heating boilers in commercial premises

* Install and maintain gas heating systems (gas fired boilers, radiators, pipework etc.)

* Reactive maintenance

* Proactive maintenance

* Attending scheduled pre planned maintenance visits (PPMs)

* Generate quotes for return visits or additional issues identified on site

* Support helpdesk staff/other members of engineering team when required

* Liaise with suppliers to identify required materials/parts for Jobs

* Client interaction to manage the relationship and service delivery.

* Participate in out of hours on call rota (1 week in 6/7)

* Demonstrate an understanding of what service delivery excellence is for your role, ensuring you deliver the basics right every time and are part of a team where service is central to good performance.

Managing Risk

* Awareness of your operational and regulation risks which may impend your work activities.

* Responsibility for reporting to your line manager any risk which may impact the business.

Managing Health & Safety

* Adhere to Risk Assessments and Method Statements in line with H&S requirements

* Liaising with the Supervisor/Operations Manager to ensure any compliance as part of your role is adhered to within the framework set

Criteria

Essential (attributes required for candidate to be considered)

Knowledge and Skills (what you know and what you can do)

Excellent understanding of Commercial heating systems

Possess technical skills to install, basic fault find and rectify

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

Have a flexible approach to work.

Be prepared to work out of hours when required and be part of the out of hours call out rota if required

Experience (what you have done)

Worked in a commercial & domestic heating environment

Understand customer needs for 1st time fix

Experience of working in a field based engineering/construction environment

Personal qualities (the way you think and act)

Good interpersonal & communicating skills.

Good organisational skills and a Can-Do Attitude

Able to use own initiative

Qualifications

Full Driving Licence

ACS Gas Qualified – Commercial

Time served Building Services Engineer: SVQ Level 3 (SCQF Level 7) in Service, Maintain and Commission Building Engineering Services

Desirable (attributes can be trained or developed)

Knowledge and Skills (what you know and what you can do)

IT literate with a tablet or PDA

Experience of working in a high-end client environment with regular face to face engagement with building managers

Experience (what you have done)

HVAC Systems Experience

Renewable technologies

Supervision of small works

Personal qualities (the way you think and act)

Building customer relationships

Qualifications

LPG

F gas

Oftec

18th Edition electrical

PASMA/IPAF/CSCS
Posted 2026-03-18

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