At a Glance
- Tasks: Install, service, and repair domestic gas and heating systems across various sites.
- Company: Join a local authority housing maintenance team with a focus on community support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, company vehicle, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: 3-month rolling contract with out-of-hours call-out participation.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's homes while developing your skills in a vital trade.
- Qualifications: Gas Safe Registration and experience in domestic gas installations required.
The predicted salary is between 21.88 - 21.88 £ per hour.
Heating Engineer / Domestic Gas Engineer
Location
Contract
3-Month Rolling Contract
Rate
£21.88 per hour (PAYE) – flexible for the right candidate
The Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced
Heating Engineer / Domestic Gas Engineer to join a local authority housing maintenance team.
Working across council housing stock and corporate properties, you will be responsible for carrying out predominantly heating installation work
, along with servicing, maintenance, repairs and gas safety works. This is a field-based role requiring travel between sites, with a company vehicle provided where applicable.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, service and repair domestic gas and heating systems.
- Carry out boiler and central heating installations.
- Complete responsive repairs and emergency call-outs when required.
- Undertake planned maintenance, servicing, testing and inspections.
- Carry out works to void properties ready for new tenants.
- Complete gas safety certification and job reports using handheld electronic devices.
- Order materials and identify any follow-on works.
- Ensure all work complies with current Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations and industry standards.
- Maintain company vehicle, van stock, tools and equipment.
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures, including PPE, RAMS and asbestos awareness requirements.
- Deliver excellent customer service when working within occupied properties.
Essential Requirements
- Current Gas Safe Registration.
• Domestic Gas Qualifications
- CCN1
- CPA1
- CKR1
- CENWAT1
- MET1
- HTR1
- Range Cooker
- Unvented Hot Water
- Proven experience carrying out domestic gas installations and repairs.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Ability to use handheld devices to complete job documentation.
- Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Desirable
- Time-served apprenticeship.
- Previous experience working within social housing or local authority maintenance.
- Additional qualifications such as LPG, Oil, Renewables or Non-Domestic Gas.
- CAT B Asbestos Awareness Training.
- Additional Information
- Predominantly installation work.
- 3-month rolling contract with potential for extension.
- Participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota is required.
- This is a fully site-based role; home working is not available.
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Contact Details:
Carrington Blake Recruitment Recruitment Team
