Gas Engineer

Fortem Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortem Solutions seeks a Gas Engineer for their growing Birmingham branch. The role involves central heating installations and gas maintenance services in a prominent social housing contract. Applicants should hold necessary gas accreditations and a full UK driving license. Competitive benefits include a company van, overtime opportunities, and generous leave policies, emphasizing the mission to provide safe and decent homes.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

PPE provided

Overtime and call-outs available

25 days leave + bank holidays and birthday off

Bonus eligibility up to 5%

Private healthcare and dental care

Life insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• GAS Safe Registration required.
• Current gas accreditations CCN1, CEN1 essential.
• Full UK Driving License necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct day to day repairs and maintenance.
• Perform fault diagnosis and additional works communication.
• Achieve 'First time Fix' on all jobs while adhering to budget.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Technical Knowledge

Education

CCN1 gas accreditation

CEN1 gas accreditation

GAS Safe Registration

C&G 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 and the core working hours are Monday to Friday 8am-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 the Birmingham area including low, medium and a significant number of high-rise blocks. This is a fast paced, focused and dedicated contract which we have been re-awarded 3 times and we are very proud to be able to support this exceptional client.

Duties and Responsibilities

Gas Engineer responsibilities will include:

• Day to day repairs/maintenance, 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 whilst remaining within budget and time parameters.
• Operate within company Health and Safety guidelines and remain up to date with technical and legal requirements of your skill areas.

What You Will Need

The Gas Engineer will meet the following criteria:

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

Gas Engineer benefits:

• We provide a company van and fuel card for work purposes
• PPE provided
• Overtime and call outs available
• Eligible for bonus up to 5%
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & your birthday off (34 days total)
• Pay review every year
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave
• Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee
• Private pension
• Life Insurance
• Private healthcare and dental care
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Retail and mobile phone provider discounts
• Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
• Vast directory of training on bespoke in-house Learning Management System

Who We Are

Fortem are Social Housing property experts. It is our sole focus, and the only sector we have worked in since inception in 2002. We successfully deliver works across three workstreams – Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit.

Our mission is to raise the bar in Social Housing and help our clients provide safe, warm and decent homes for people to live in - because Every Home Matters.

We are a Willmott Dixon Group Company. As such, we benefit from the credibility and recognition associated with a large and long-established brand – whilst as a standalone business within the Group, we maintain the flexibility to adapt our services to meet the unique challenges of the social housing marketplace.

Our success is due to our people. They are passionate, committed and care about what we deliver for our clients and partners and residents. We take pride in developing our employees and supporting them to achieve their potential. For us, a sustainable future is about ensuring we continue to develop our people for our future needs and recruiting the right talent. Our culture, built around Courage, Care and Respect, ensures that we always deliver not only the job done but, most importantly, the job done in the right way.

We are Investors in People - Gold, we believe in equality, diversity and respect for all and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please apply with your updated CV or contact us at the Recruitment team.

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We have an agreed PSL, we do not accept speculative CV’s from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.

Job Reference: FOR03754