Domestic Gas Engineer

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Swindon is seeking a Gas Engineer to service and maintain gas appliances in 10,500 domestic homes. The role involves 37 hours per week, with opportunities for additional pay through call-out duties and overtime. We offer a supportive environment with a focus on personal development, alongside benefits like a company vehicle and an attractive holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Company vehicle for business use

Battery power tool kit

Holiday entitlement of 28 days

Enrollment in the local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing and maintaining gas appliances.
• Fluent in English to interact with customers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain gas appliances in domestic homes.
• Perform contractual call-out duties as required.

Skills

Gas appliance servicing and maintenance

Customer interaction

Fluency in English

Tools

Kane Gas Analyser

Battery power tools

Mobile phone

Tablet

Uniform

PPE

Job description

We have exciting opportunities within Swindon Borough Council's Property Maintenance Gas team. If you are a Gas Engineer seeking a varied role, now is the time to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for servicing and maintaining gas appliances in our local 10,500 domestic rentable homes.

This role is 37 hours per week, either over five weekdays or a condensed rotating 4-day shift from Monday to Friday. Fluency in English is required for effective customer interactions, as per Part 7 of the Immigration Act.

About Swindon Borough Council

We are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery and have been shortlisted for the 'Most Improved Council' at the Local Government Awards. Our vision is supported by transformation programmes focused on community well-being and public service excellence. Join us to make a real impact in your community.

Role Details and Benefits

• Contractual call-out duties with additional pay:
• Overtime/Call-out at x1.1/3 Monday to Sunday, x2 on bank holidays
• Unsocial hours allowance of 30% (after 10pm and before 6am)
• Standby pay of £2.09 per hour, up to £50.16 per day

We offer a supportive environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and personal development. Benefits include:

• Company vehicle for business use
• Battery power tool kit, Kane Gas Analyser, mobile phone, tablet, ladders, uniform, PPE
• Holiday entitlement of 28 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years
• Automatic enrollment in the local government pension scheme, providing a guaranteed income at retirement

Professional Development

We are committed to maintaining and enhancing your gas qualifications and supporting your ongoing professional growth. Join us at an exciting time as we work to regenerate and transform Swindon, and help shape a prosperous future for the town.