Domestic Gas Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bromley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A heating maintenance company is seeking a Domestic Gas Engineer in Bromley. The role involves servicing and maintaining gas appliances, with a strong emphasis on fault diagnosis. Candidates must possess ACS qualifications and have at least 5 years of experience. This position offers a competitive salary, pension, and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension

Company Sick Pay

25 days annual + 8 bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in domestic gas central heating systems.
• Full driving licence required.
• Must keep up to date technically.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, maintain and install gas appliances.
• Competent in diagnosing faults in heating systems.
• Complete all certification and documentation accurately.

Skills

ACS qualifications - minimum of CCN1, CEN1, WAT1, (CENWAT), CKR1, HTR1 & CPA1

Excellent communication skills

Able to work alone and within a team

Energy Efficiency

Problem solving and fault diagnosis

Education

Certificate of Asbestos Awareness Training

Energy Efficiency training

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Domestic Gas Engineer to join their team.

As part of a heating maintenance team, the post holder will provide a comprehensive repairs and maintenance service to domestic heating installations and appliances in client properties. You will be able to analyse, fault find and carry out repairs and services in a professional manner and to a high standard in compliance with current regulation / legislation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To service, repair, maintain and install gas appliances in client owned properties, in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and guidance.
• Be competent in fault diagnosis and repair of modern and traditional boilers and be able to carry out repairs to central heating systems, including fitting new pumps, motorised valves, radiators and adapting pipework as necessary.
• Power flushing of heating systems.
• Ensure the security and correct operation of plant and equipment supplied, to include vehicles, flue gas analysis meters and mobile data equipment i.e. PDAs.
• Ensure all certification and documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with Data Protection and Information Security regulations.
• Regular monitoring of first time fix and call back rates to ensure standards and service levels are maintained.
• Have a high level of literacy and numeracy to enable various calculations associated with gas works and the dissemination and interpretation of manufacturers instructions.
• Have a logical and methodical approach to problem solving and fault diagnosis, and the ability to stay focused and complete tasks to a satisfactory outcome.
• Have a sound knowledge of Customer Care and the ability to handle potentially angry or upset people and cope with the emotional demands of such situations.
• Willing and able to work as part of a team and independently, showing initiative when dealing with situations and completing tasks.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Essential:
  • ACS qualifications - minimum of CCN1, CEN1, WAT1, (CENWAT), CKR1, HTR1 & CPA1.
  • Certificate of Asbestos Awareness Training.
  • Energy Efficiency. Minimum 5 years experience.
  • Previous experience in diagnosing faults on domestic gas central heating systems.
  • Full driving licence.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Able to work alone and within a team.
• Desirable:
  • DAH1, Unvented Hot Water, WRAS (water supply regulations 1999).
  • Certificate of Training Achievement for Working at Height, Manual Handling, First Aid (1-Day), or other.
  • Keeping up to date technically and applying new knowledge to your role.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Pension.
• Company Sick Pay.
• 25 days annual + 8 bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance Programme.