Domestic Gas Engineer

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

Job summary

A facilities management company seeks a Domestic Gas Engineer for long-term servicing and repair work across the Highlands and Moray. The role involves compliance with gas safety regulations, installation of gas appliances, and maintenance tasks. Candidates should possess domestic ACS qualifications and a clean driving license.

Qualifications

• Domestic ACS qualifications required.
• Awareness of Health & Safety Regulations.
• Full, clean driving license.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance visits in compliance with Gas Safety regulations.
• Installation or replacement of gas appliances and pipes.
• Performing combustion performance analysis on gas appliances.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated

Team player

Flexible

IT literate

Education

Domestic ACS qualifications - CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1, DAH1, CPA1

OFTEC and BPEC registration

Job description

Job Description

Our client, a facilities management company, is looking for a Domestic Gas Engineer to cover long-term gas servicing and repair work in domestic properties across the Highlands and Moray, with a company van provided.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

1. Carrying out annual and interim maintenance visits in compliance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.
2. Installation or replacement of gas appliances and heat emitters.
3. Installation of gas pipework, including testing for tightness and strength as required.
4. Replacement of heating controls and components as per manufacturers' instructions.
5. Performing combustion performance analysis on gas appliances.
6. Fault investigation and diagnosis using manufacturers' technical literature.
7. Attending to reported gas escapes and suspected fumes, adhering to Gas Safety Regulations.
8. Ensuring compliance with Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedures, including warning labels and notices.
9. Completing all legal documentation using the handheld PDA system.
10. Pipework alterations and repairs.
11. Performing system pressure tests where required.
12. Replacing parts to complete repairs and installing new radiators, valves, and pipework as needed.
13. Attending daily reactive repairs from the client.
14. Maintaining high health and safety standards at all times.
15. Participating in the on-call rota.

Additional duties may occasionally be assigned to meet business needs without additional qualifications or experience.

Requirements:

• Domestic ACS qualifications - CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1, DAH1, CPA1
• OFTEC and BPEC registration (if required)
• Awareness of Health & Safety Regulations
• Full, clean driving license
• Knowledge of unvented hot water systems
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivated and a team player
• High standards of working practice and leadership
• Flexible and IT literate

If interested, please contact Lyndsey at Global Highland for more details.