Gas Servicing and Repairs Manager

Gas Servicing and Repairs Manager Location: Darby Close, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate, SN2 2PN Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 5+ Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 36.57 per hour  Job Ref: OR10528 Responsibilities Oversee the operational function of the Gas teams to ensure effective and economical use of resources in line with statutory requirements. Ensure planned work is carried out in line with time agreements with council tenants and statutory bodies. Ensure all work is completed within priority periods and cost parameters of the contract. Collaborate with the operations planner team to balance work against resources. Maintain the Council’s Gas Safe registration through regular audits and meet annual inspections by Gas Safe. Manage 3rd party audits via specialist contractors to enhance engineer performance and implement improvements. Report monthly on Schedule of Rates for contractual and finance requirements. Report on no access cases related to Gas Servicing and produce evidence for court hearings. Conduct risk assessments and prepare method statements as necessary. Manage staff and materials to ensure quality and completion of work, with contingency plans to meet deadlines. Prepare estimates for work as requested for the delivery of capital projects. Ensure effective use of resources, including materials, plant, and vehicles, and manage unused materials appropriately. Oversee operatives’ performance and minimize discrepancies through inspections and measurements. Control and verify time sheets, job cards, plant sheets, and vehicle sheets, ensuring timely processing. Ensure compliance with current Gas, LPG, and Oil regulations, taking appropriate action if not up to date. Represent the Council at site and contract meetings with clients as required. Maintain quality management systems and ensure procedures align with BS EN ISO 9002. Deputize for the Operations Manager-Trade Services when necessary. Advise internal and external clients on technical matters relating to the work. Manage workforce availability for emergency work, including standby and call-out rotas. Promote good working relationships in line with worker relations policies and codes of practice. Manage health, welfare, and safety matters, ensuring safe working methods and addressing dangerous conditions. Engage and procure specialist sub-contractors, agreeing on prices, work programs, and approving invoices. Conduct disciplinary investigations following Council procedures. Discuss personal training needs with the immediate Manager and develop training programs for staff. Investigate and report on accidents and insurance claims involving the Section. Handle HR issues such as holidays, welfare, and disciplinary matters for supervised staff. Person Specification Extensive experience in supervising planned and responsive maintenance services for commercial and domestic properties. Knowledge of Water By-laws related to Legionella. Experience in checking and verifying Gas and Oil certification. Detailed knowledge of current Gas safe regulations, Oil regulations, legislation, and Gas safe terms. Knowledge of Building Management systems for efficient gas commercial heating systems. Understanding of Swindon Borough Council Standing orders for contractor procurement. Good working knowledge of Asbestos awareness and training. Knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act. Experience using responsive repairs and planning IT systems. Ability to make site visits. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. Gas safe registration. Experience in estimating and pricing. Experience in LPG. Appropriate trade qualification (NVQ) or degree-level work within the gas or building industry. Gas Safe Registration for both Commercial and Domestic installations or HNC/ONC in Heating and Plumbing/Building Services Engineering. Current driving license. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed