Gas Engineer

British Gas 3; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social housing is seeking a Gas Engineer for their Birmingham branch. The role involves planned central heating installations and gas maintenance for properties under a significant social housing contract. The ideal candidate will have essential gas accreditations and a full UK driving license, with opportunities for overtime and benefits including a company van and comprehensive leave.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

PPE provided

Overtime and call-outs available

Bonus up to 5%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off

Annual pay review

26 weeks full pay maternity leave

8 weeks full pay paternity leave

Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee

Private pension, healthcare, dental care

Qualifications

• GAS Safe Registration required.
• Full UK Driving License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day repairs and maintenance.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and communicate additional works.
• Aim for 'First time Fix' on all jobs.

Skills

GAS Safe Registration

Full UK Driving License

Education

C&G Craft/Advanced Craft Certificate in Heating Engineering

NVQ certificate

Job description

The Role

We're excited to announce that we are looking for a Gas Engineer to join the team at our Birmingham branch due to our rapid growth and ongoing success. This branch serves the southern region of Birmingham and in this role you will perform planned central heating installations and gas maintenance services for properties in our contract.

This is a permanent role with core working hours from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm.

The Customer

You will be part of one of Fortem's largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council.

This is an expanding £50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works, and Retrofit contract, and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in Birmingham, including low, medium, and high-rise blocks. This fast-paced, focused, and dedicated contract has been re-awarded three times, and we are proud to support this exceptional client.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day repairs and maintenance, including short-duration service, renewal, or refurbishment works to properties and void properties.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and communicate additional works required back to your Supervisor/Line Manager.
• Take ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs while remaining within budget and time parameters.
• Operate within company Health and Safety guidelines and stay up-to-date with technical and legal requirements of your skill areas.

What You Will Need

Essential Criteria

• GAS Safe Registration
• CCN1, CEN1 current gas accreditations
• Full UK Driving License

Desirable Criteria

• HTR1, CKR1, MET1, WAT1 current gas accreditations
• CSCS HAPS Test Certificate + CSCS Skills card
• C&G Craft/Advanced Craft Certificate in Heating Engineering and/or plumbing or NVQ certificate.

Benefits

• Company van and fuel card
• PPE provided
• Overtime and call-outs available
• Bonus up to 5%
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (total 34 days)
• Annual pay review
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Private pension, healthcare, dental care
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Discounts on retail and mobile providers
• Gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Access to bespoke in-house training via Learning Management System

Who We Are

Fortem is a social housing property expert focusing exclusively on this sector since 2002. We deliver across Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works, and Retrofit, aiming to provide safe, warm, and decent homes for residents.

As part of the Willmott Dixon Group, we benefit from a reputable brand while maintaining flexibility to meet the unique challenges of social housing. Our success is driven by our passionate, committed people, and we prioritize employee development and potential.

We are committed to sustainability, continuous development, and fostering a culture built around Courage, Care, and Respect. We are proud to be Investors in People - Gold, and promote equality, diversity, and respect for all.

Please apply with your updated CV or contact our Recruitment team. Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an approved PSL and do not accept speculative CVs; no fee will be payable for unsolicited submissions.