We're hiring a qualified Gas Engineer, offering a company van and consistent work within your Community. Places for People is one of the UK's largest housing providers and is proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Top 50 Best Workplaces. We are committed to creating inclusive Communities and improving Customers' lives. You'll be working locally, making a real difference to People's homes and the neighbourhoods we operate in.
What you'll get
- Use of a company van with fuel card
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with options to buy and sell leave
- Overtime opportunities available
- Core working hours of 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 at 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, We're moving quickly and aim to interview as soon as possible for suitable candidates. If successful, when you join us you'll start an induction programme, which covers our systems, how we do things here and anything else you'll need to know.
Important information
- This role will require a Basic DBS check
- You may be required to work across surrounding areas
Safeguarding
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect.
We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.
By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.
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ACS gas qualifications and Gas Safe registration
- Experience working as a Gas Engineer, ideally within social housing or domestic properties
- Full UK driving licence
- Due to the area this patch covers, you will need to be based within the PE postcode
Nice to have (not essential)
- Experience working to service KPIs
- Strong fault finding skills
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Gas Engineer in Saffron Walden employer: Places for People
Places for People is an excellent employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a supportive work culture where collaboration and innovation thrive. With the flexibility of hybrid working after training, employees can enjoy a balanced work-life dynamic while contributing to meaningful property services in the beautiful location of Bath. The company also provides opportunities for career advancement and development, making it a rewarding place to build your future.
