We're hiring a qualified Gas Engineer. You will be offered a company van, consistent work within your local Community and the opportunity to make a real difference to our homes and neighbourhoods.
What You'll Get
- Use of a company van with fuel card
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy and sell leave
- Overtime opportunities available
- Core working hours 08:00–16:30 Monday‑Friday
- Tools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone and PPE provided
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
- Permanent, secure employment
- Consistent workload within your dedicated area
- A bonus scheme for all colleagues up to 2%
- Death in Service benefit
- Sick pay
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out gas servicing, maintenance and installation across domestic properties
- Working in line with gas safety regulations and health and safety standards
- Participating in an on‑call rota when required
- Managing van stock to maximise first‑time fix rates
- Collaborating with teams to meet service targets
- Recording work activity and compliance documentation
What Your Day Looks Like
- A structured schedule covering servicing, maintenance and installation work
- Travelling between jobs in your company van
- Working independently or with a team of other tradespeople
- Engaging directly with customers in their homes
- Completing work efficiently while maintaining compliance and safety standards
Where you'll work
- Occupied homes
- Empty (void) properties
- A range of domestic properties within your local area
- Environments involving vulnerable customers
Essential Criteria
- ACS gas qualifications and Gas Safe registration
- Experience working as a Gas Engineer, ideally within social housing or domestic properties
- Full UK driving licence
- Based within the PR & LA postcode area
Nice To Have
- Experience working to service KPIs
- Strong fault‑finding skills
Important Information
- Basic DBS check required
- May be required to work across surrounding areas
EEO Statements
- Armed Forces – We guarantee an interview to candidates serving or formerly served in the Armed Forces, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria.
- Disability Confident – We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
- Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.
Gas Engineer in Preston employer: Places for People
Places for People in Birmingham is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises community engagement and exceptional service delivery. With flexible working arrangements and health memberships, employees are supported in achieving a healthy work-life balance while also having access to numerous growth opportunities within the leisure and hospitality sector.
