Gas Engineer - Gas Team - Housing Service - Field Based

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting a Gas Engineer to join the Housing Service in Edinburgh. You will support responsive repairs and the Empty Homes programme, ensuring quality, safety and customer care across thousands of council homes.

The post requires SVQ3 in Domestic Gas or equivalent, CCN1, CENWAT, CKR, HTR, CPA1, a clean driving licence and willingness to work out-of-hours rota. Salary £34,452–£40,501.

Qualifications

• SVQ3 in Domestic Gas or Equivalent is required.
• CCN1, CENWAT, CKR, HTR and CPA1 certifications must be valid.
• Full clean UK driving licence and willingness to work out-of-hours rota are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support responsive repairs and the Empty Homes programme.
• Ensure safety, compliance and high-quality customer service across council homes.
• Deliver repairs and maintenance work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

Skills

Customer focus

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Education

SVQ3 in Domestic Gas or Equivalent

CCN1 Certification

CENWAT Certification

CKR Certification

HTR Certification

CPA1 Certification

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Gas Engineer
Waverley Court

Salary: £34,452 - £40,501
Hours: 36 per week

We have an exciting opportunity for highly motivated, and customer focussed Gas Engineers to join our Housing Service to assist in the delivery of our Responsive Repair and Empty Home programmes.

The Housing Service are responsible for repairing and maintaining in the region of 20,000 Council homes in Edinburgh, carrying out a range of work including planned maintenance, servicing and repairs.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping others, customer focused and working in a fast-paced environment, then we would like to hear from you.

To be considered for the post you must have/be:

Completed an SVQ3 in Domestic Gas or Equivalent;

• A valid CCN1 Certification;
• A Valid CENWAT Certification;
• A valid CKR Certification;
• A valid HTR Certification;
• A valid CPA1 Certification;
• A high level of health and safety awareness;
• A working knowledge of relevant statutory regulations, standards and codes of practice;
• A good communicator with good customer care skills;
• A full clean UK driving licence; and
• Available to participate in out of hours emergency rota.

If you feel you have the right qualities and have the appropriate skills, knowledge and qualifications, we would love to hear from you.

If you have any questions or want to know more about the role, please contact [e-mail] for more information.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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