At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Housing Repairs Team to deliver essential gas services and ensure safe homes.
- Company: Reading Borough Council, committed to community and employee well-being.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, flexible working, pension scheme, and life assurance.
- Other info: Supportive team environment with opportunities for training and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Gas Safe registered with experience in domestic and commercial settings.
The predicted salary is between 40476 - 42708 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Gas Engineer who takes pride in a job done well? We’re looking for someone like you to join our Housing Repairs Team and help us provide safe, reliable and energy‑efficient homes for residents across Reading.
Position Details
- Full Time
- Permanent
- Location: Reading
- Posted 3 days ago
- Salary: £40,476 – £42,708 per year
- Closing date: 5 July 2026
Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About The Role
Based at our Bennet Road depot in Reading (RG2 0QX), you’ll be part of a skilled, friendly and supportive Housing Repairs team delivering essential gas services to our tenants. You will carry out both routine and emergency gas repairs safely and efficiently, including:
- Installing, servicing and repairing boilers, cookers, fires and other gas appliances
- Completing maintenance work on heating systems, including radiators and pipework
- Responding to urgent gas-related repairs when required
You will also take part in our out-of-hours emergency call‑out rota, helping to support residents when they need it most. All work will be carried out in line with current legislation, safety standards and Gas Safe requirements.
Your Duties Will Include
- Assessing materials required for jobs and collecting them from stores or suppliers
- Completing work orders, job sheets and timesheets accurately
- Maintaining high standards of workmanship and site cleanliness
- Identifying additional repair needs where necessary
- Following health and safety procedures at all times
We Provide
- A fully equipped council vehicle for work use
- All PPE and uniform
- Regular training and development (e.g. asbestos awareness, H&S, safeguarding)
- High‑quality tools or tool allowance
About You
You are a highly skilled Gas Engineer who takes pride in delivering safe, high‑quality work. You have a practical, hands‑on approach and are confident diagnosing and resolving gas issues efficiently. You’re professional and courteous when working in residents’ homes and able to stay calm, reassuring and empathetic in urgent or challenging situations. You enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, and you’re committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, workmanship and customer care in everything you do.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Gas Safe registered with relevant domestic and commercial experience
- Proven ability to safely install, maintain and repair gas appliances and heating systems
- Experience working in occupied properties with a customer‑focused mindset
- Calm, professional and empathetic approach with residents
- Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to work flexibly, including out‑of‑hours emergencies
Benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service, with the option to buy additional leave
- Wide range of flexible working opportunities
- Modern working environment at 19 Bennet Road, Reading
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
- On‑site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
- Season Ticket Loan – a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
Gas Engineer – Housing Repairs Team in Reading employer: South East Employers
Reading Borough Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and friendly work environment for Gas Engineers in the Housing Repairs Team. With generous holiday entitlements, flexible working opportunities, and a commitment to employee development through regular training, you will find ample opportunities for growth while making a meaningful impact on the community by providing safe and energy-efficient homes for residents in Reading.
