Gas Servicing and Repairs Manager

Working as part of the Trade Services management team delivering the Gas Servicing and Repairs for our domestic and corporate estates, based with Waterside Park in Swindon managing a direct labour team which is supported by in contract sub contractors Job Purpose The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of gas servicing and repairs, 10,500 tenanted homes and 700 corporate and commercial operational Council owned properties, As well as under take the management of the Gas Engineers, and Gas Surveyor. Working in partnership with Building Services Surveyor to maintenance the Councils Gas Safe registration. Key Accountabilities Oversee the operational function of the Gas teams, to ensure the most effective and economical use of resources and skill in line with statutory requirements Oversee the planned work is carried out in line with time led agreements with council tenants and statutory bodies. Ensure that all work is carried out within the priority period and within the cost parameters and standards of the contract. Work in partnership and review with the operations planner team to ensure work is carried out in a time and balanced against resource. Work in partnership with the Operations Manager-Trade Services to maintain the Councils Gas Safe registration though regular audits verifying and keeping up to date with registration rules. Resulting in meeting the annual inspections by Gas Safe. Management of 3rd party audits via specialist contractor to enhance engineer performance and implementation of improvements. Monthly reporting & recording of Schedule of Rates reports for contractual requirements and finance reporting Monthly reporting on no access case in relation to Gas Servicing and production of evidence for court hearings in relation to no access cases. Carry out risk assessments and prepare method statement where necessary. Oversee the management of staff and materials including quality required to ensure completion work ensuing contingency plans are in place to meet deadlines Prepare Estimates for work as requested from the Operational Manager-Trade Services and Operational Manager-Technical Services for the delivery of capital projects. Ensure effective and efficient use of resources specifically: materials, plant and vehicles and all unused materials or scrap recovered from works are returned to stores and a credit note issued or correct paperwork issued. Oversee performance of operatives and to minimise discrepancies ad hoc pre and post inspections, measure and re-measure work upon completion, thus ensure time and materials waste. Candidates must have substantial knowledge and experience in the following areas of business and will be required to provide evidence of this: Extensive experience of supervising planed and responsive maintenance service for commercial and domestic properties. Knowledge of Water By-laws in relation to Legionella. Experienced in the checking and verifying of Gas and Oil certification Detailed knowledge of the current Gas safe regulations / Oil regulations, legislation, Acops and Gas safe terms of accredited appointment Detailed Knowledge of Building Management systems, to ensure the efficient running of gas commercial heating systems. Detailed Knowledge of Swindon Borough Council Standing orders in relation to the procurement of contractors. Good working knowledge of Asbestos awareness & training. Good working knowledge of the Health & Safety at Work Act Experience in the use of responsive repairs and planning IT systems. Ability to make site visits Experience of working with Microsoft Word and Excel. Gas safe registered Estimating and pricing Experience. Experience in LPG Gas Servicing and Repairs Manager Gas Servicing and Repairs Manager Gas Servicing and Repairs Manager Gas Servicing and Repairs Manager Gas Servicing and Repairs Manager Gas Servicing and Repairs Manager Gas Servicing and Repairs Manager