At a Glance
- Tasks: Carry out gas servicing, installations, and safety inspections while mentoring apprentices.
- Company: Halton Housing, an innovative housing provider focused on improving lives.
- Benefits: 30 days holiday, competitive salary, flexible working, and health benefits.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: ACS gas qualifications and experience in plumbing and gas appliances.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Here at Halton Housing, we are looking for an experienced Gas Plumber, Service & Installation to work across our vibrant organisation.
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Duration: Permanent
What Youll Do:
- Carry out gas servicing, safety inspections, testing, commissioning and installation work, ensuring full compliance with Gas Safe regulations.
- Diagnose faults and work with external agencies and utility providers to resolve gas-related issues.
- Accurately complete certification, job records and compliance documentation using electronic systems.
- Participate in the 24-hour emergency call-out rota.
- Support and mentor apprentices and trainees, helping to maintain high standards of workmanship.
- Work safely and in line with Health & Safety legislation, ensuring the wellbeing of customers, colleagues and contractors.
What Youll Need:
- ACS gas qualifications including CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1, CMDDA1 and UHWS.
- NVQ Level 3/Craft Certificate in Domestic Plumbing or a relevant trade qualification.
- Experience servicing, repairing and installing boilers, heating systems and gas appliances.
- Certification in electrical safe isolation and confidence working with essential electrics.
- A good understanding of Gas Safety Regulations and Health & Safety requirements.
- A full UK driving licence and the ability to drive commercial vehicles.
- Strong customer service, communication and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to work flexibly, including participation in the out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.
What Youll Get:
- 30 day holiday entitlement (increasing to 33 days after 3 years service), plus bank holidays.
- Opportunity to buy or sell holidays.
- Competitive salary.
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
- Flexible and Hybrid working.
- Supported training and development opportunities.
- Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan.
- Competitive Pension Scheme.
Why Halton Housing?
At Halton Housing, our purpose is Improving People's Lives. We're looking for people who share our values:
- We are Honest - we build trust through openness, integrity and accountability.
- We are Dynamic - we embrace change, seek opportunities and continually improve.
- We Care - we put people first and make a positive difference to our customers, colleagues and communities.
If this sounds like you and you're looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
The Company: An innovative housing provider, with customers at the heart of everything we do. We're an award-winning housing association, with over 7,000 homes across Runcorn and Widnes in Cheshire, and now expanding geographically across the North West. We're known for our innovative approach - strengthening our reputation as a landlord of choice in the borough and beyond.
