Gas Engineer in Chilworth

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More about your role

You will provide gas maintenance, servicing, and installation across all assets, following our guiding standards. You'll maintain tools, equipment, and PPE, conducting work in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and Gas Safety Regulations. You'll participate in the on-call rota, ensure company vehicles are maintained per fleet policy, and support managers in improving service delivery. You'll build effective relationships with stakeholders, including Gas Safe and NICEIC, and take part in audits and quality control inspections. Additionally, you'll manage van stock and materials to maximize first-time fixes and maintain accurate records while ensuring safe work practices.

As part of our employment checks, this role will require you to complete a satisfactory Basic DBS check. Please note that the next available start date for this role will be the last working Monday of the month, with a cut-off date for offers for this intake to be two weeks prior to this date. All new starters will be spending their first week in Derby for the induction. Although this role is advertised in a specific location, you will be required to work in surrounding areas.

Essential Criteria

• Gas accredited and hold all relevant ACS qualifications, GAS SAFE registration.
• Hold a valid driving license.
• Industry knowledge including Health & Safety, Gas Regulations and CDM processes.

More about you

You must be gas accredited with strong technical skills in safety and compliance, holding relevant ACS qualifications, GAS SAFE registration, and a valid driving license. You'll have solid industry knowledge, including Health & Safety, Gas Regulations, and CDM processes, and be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, while maintaining accurate data. You should be self-motivated, with strong time management skills and a customer-focused approach. You'll be able to prioritize and manage a varied workload, meet deadlines, and suggest improvements to service delivery. Strong problem-solving skills, including fault diagnosis and rectification, are essential. Exceeding personal targets and KPIs is preferred.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly.
• Company Van with fuel card.
• Equipment including Power Pack tools and tablet provided.
• PPE and Full uniform provided.
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%.
• Excellent holiday package up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Overtime as and when required.
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs up to £500 saving per year.
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%.
• Training and development.
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.

What’s next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team. If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team. Please note that we may bring the closing date forward if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

Safeguarding

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