Gas Service engineer in Keele

The following job description sets out the duties which the gas service/breakdown engineer is to provide personally within the Company. The duties included for each job description are not exhaustive and further requirements may be added, flexibility in your job will be required.

Overview:

• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time.
• You are required to travel to and work at various locations within the UK as the Company shall reasonably require for the proper performance of your duties.
• On Site Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (40 hours per week)
• Responsible To: Directors

Responsibilities Summary of Duties:

• Service and maintenance of gas appliances within both commercial and domestic properties.
• Boiler fault finding experience within both commercial and domestic properties.

Main Duties:

• Attend service and reactive breakdowns to fault find, diagnose and repair in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Using knowledge and boiler fault finding experience to provide high levels first time fix and customer care.
• To carry out the day-to-day responsive maintenance, service and repairs as instructed.
• To carry out servicing and safety checks on all heating systems and identify any necessary works required to ensure that the heating systems are in good order and comply to current gas/oil safety regulations.
• Attend to boiler/system breakdowns, inspect and identify all works required in order that the heating systems function correctly.
• Installation of commercial boilers and associated plant.
• To make immediate decisions as regards the repair requirements should the original job order not reflect the actual works required and to inform the relevant director.
• To ensure that all items of tenant’s furnishings are protected at all times.
• Direct helpers engaged in assembly or installation of heating systems or components.
• Liaise with management and/or client to ensure all works are completed.
• Ensure that all works and repairs are completed safely and in accordance with current codes and practices.
• Abide by all client rules and regulations whilst on site (copy available upon request).
• Ensure when purchasing materials, a ‘best value and cost-effective approach’ is sought.
• To make sure that all training required to carry out the role is maintained and kept up to date.
• To accurately complete all relevant documentation associated with the duties and ensure the prompt return to the office of all relevant information in relation to the daily tasks.
• Where a Company vehicle is provided, ensure that it is used in accordance with the Company’s current policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all company property, i.e. motor vehicle, uniform, tools etc. are operated safely, kept clean and in good order and tested when required to maintain the safe working of all heating systems.
• Actively take a proactive approach in finding and quoting additional works, should it be required.
• Adhere to the Company policies and procedures, handbook and Health & Safety.

Requirements:

• Gas experience within the commercial sector (e.g., analysing, fault finding, service, repair and maintenance on gas/heating installations and appliances).
• Working knowledge of test equipment including an electrical multi-meter.
• Due to travel aspect, this is a mobile position that will involve travelling to multiple sites across the West & East Midlands as well as some wider travel as required.
• Due to customer demands, the ability to work additional hours over and above contracted hours if and when required, where overtime would be payable.
• Be part of the emergency call out team on a rota basis.
• To promote a positive and professional attitude to all customers and staff.
• Self-motivated and able to work under own initiative as well as within a team.
• Willing to undertake further training/development within the post as required.
• The ability to communicate effectively with tenants and other members of the public.
• Full UK (Clean) Driving Licence.

Qualifications:

• Review after probationary period.
• Paid door to door less 30 minutes travel and 1 hour lunch per day.
• Overtime at time and half.
• OOH Call out rota – 1 in 6-8 weeks paid £100 standby, attended call out 1st hour £40 additional hrs @ time and half.
• 23 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Vitality company health scheme.
• Company Vehicle (commercial) with Fuel Card & M6 Tag.
• Company/corporate clothing, boots allowance and PPE.