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Heat Pumps - Going Green
22 February

Will Heat Pumps Replace Gas Boilers In New Builds?

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
  • Categories Going Green Guide

With gas boilers looking to be a thing of the past in new builds, what exactly will replace them?  In a recent Twitter poll, we asked our followers – many of whom are tradespeople – what they believe will replace …

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Student working to join the gas safe register
18 January

How To Join The Gas Safe Register

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
  • Categories Student Resources

In 2009, 120,000 engineers and 58,000 businesses were on the Gas Safe Register. By 2019/20, that had risen to over 131,000 engineers and 77,000 businesses. It’s no surprise that so many people have chosen a career as a gas engineer. Known …

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Gas boilers in the training centre workshop
14 January

Will Gas Boilers Be Banned By 2025? | Going Green

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
  • Categories Going Green Guide

With the never-ending threat of climate change, nations worldwide are looking at what they can do to preserve resources better and provide more environmentally friendly options across a range of industries and homes. Several different tactics are being discussed and …

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Two gas industry students working on pipe skills in the gas workshop
03 January

How The Gas Industry Is Changing | Going Green

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
  • Categories Going Green Guide

The UK is not known for its great weather but harsh winters and lacklustre summers instead and we build houses with this in mind. Insulation for warmth is vital, and when that isn’t enough, most of us rely on central …

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gas student working on fire - covid 19 update
25 March

COVID 19 Outbreak: Maintaining Competency For Gas Engineers

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
  • Categories Company News

Gas engineers are classed by the government as key workers. This means that they are eligible to continue to carry out emergency work during this self-isolation period. However, given the outbreak of Covid 19, all those able to are required …

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Boiler Installation
18 February

Job Alert – Gas Engineers For Boiler Installation and Repair

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
  • Categories Careers

Having recently joined forces with a market leading boiler installation and repair business, Build Staff – our recruitment partner – are looking for registered gas engineers across the United Kingdom. In partnership with Build Staff, we support our candidates at …

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how long does it take to become a gas engineer
12 November

How Long Does It Take To Become A Gas Engineer?

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
  • Categories Student Resources

Throughout the UK there is a skills shortage, and there has been for some time.  Gas engineers are in demand more than ever, with existing engineers offered more work than they can accept. The market means that it’s a better …

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Tools for gas engineers
22 October

Essential Tools For Gas Engineers

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
  • Categories Tradesperson Guide

When you’re beginning your career as a gas engineer, you’ll want to be as prepared as possible. This will include having all the basic tools you could need. Over time and throughout your career you may find that you need …

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Becoming A Gas Engineer
21 September

Gas Safety Week 2018 – Becoming A Gas Engineer

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
  • Categories Student Resources

Is becoming a gas engineer something that’s been on your mind lately? Maybe you’re already working in the trades industry but are looking to change direction. You might be working a typical 9-5 job and are becoming bored or it. …

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Gas Safety
17 September

Gas Safety Week – Gas Safety Tips

  • Posted by Catherine Connolly
  • Categories Homeowner Guide

Each year in September, the Gas Safe Register dedicate a week to educating the nation on gas safety. Gas Safety Week raises awareness of the dangers and hazards of poorly maintained gas appliances. With a risk of gas leaks and …

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