If you’re looking into becoming a gas or heating engineer, it's fair to say you'll never be out of work. And the fact that you'll be involved in a whole host of different projects, from domestic jobs to huge commercial projects, means no two days are the same.

In addition, because there's currently a shortage of gas heating engineers, you should be able to find employment, regardless of whether you work for yourself or for a company. This high demand for gas engineers allows you to earn a higher level of pay – dependent on your skill level, location, and your role.

One of the biggest differences that separate plumbing and heating engineers from a gas engineer is that the latter must be registered annually with the Gas Safe Register. This is a legal requirement when working in the UK, so it's important that you carry your ID card at all times when on the job.

Not only will you appear professional, but it will offer peace of mind to the people who have hired you

Set yourself apart from the competition by using a reliable merchant for your tools and supplies. When you buy your equipment from a specialist retailer like us, you know that you're purchasing products that are quality assured from leading brands, ensuring longevity and excellent performance – which will make you look good too!

And because we offer Click & Collect, as well as Next Day Delivery, you won't have to worry about hold-ups, so you can get on with the job at hand.

With the government looking to ban gas boilers in newbuilds from 2025, now could be the perfect time for you to diversify and become a renewable energy engineer. Not only will gaining a certification in green heating systems increase your earning potential and career progression, but you'll have a sense of satisfaction knowing you've helped play your part in achieving the UK's net zero emissions target.

To install renewable heating systems, you must be certified by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). MCS is a quality-assurance scheme and being certified shows that your company installs renewable technology to the highest standard. With training in this area, you will have the ability to install renewable energy technologies as well as maintain these systems. This will also allow you to work in an accelerating field, with room for further expansion.

Renewable heating systems come in several forms. Each of the different systems works to extract heat from different sustainable energy sources. Renewable heating systems designed for domestic installation include:

Heat pumps are the most popular renewable heating system that homeowners are choosing, particularly air source heat pumps.

The best bit is that we have an in-house Energy Efficiency team who are dedicated to renewable energy design and estimation, which means we can offer a variety of services tailored to your projects.

Want more information about how our Energy Efficiency and Design team can help you? Email us on tpsbs@travisperkins.co.uk or call our helpline on 0800 688 8388 and speak to one of our experts.

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