Gas Engineer / Plumber - Trade Operative

Muir Group; Appleton Thorn; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Appleton Thorn is seeking a Gas Engineer/Plumber for a full-time, permanent position. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality repairs, champion customer rights, and be proactive in their service. Applicants must be Gas Safe registered with relevant certifications. A valid UK driving license is essential. This role offers competitive pay and promotes health, wellbeing, and work-life balance. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Great pay and benefits

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Strong work-life balance

Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering quality repairs service.
• Experience working in tenanted and empty homes.
• Willingness to adapt to software-based systems after training.

Responsibilities

• Champion customer rights for safe, warm homes.
• Establish relationships with colleagues and contractors.
• Deliver high-quality repairs in a polite manner.

Skills

Experience as a plumber/gas engineer

Customer focus

Gas Safe registration

Proactive approach

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Gas Safety Certifications (ACS Certificates, CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1 & CKR1)

Job description

Gas Engineer / Plumber - Trade Operative

Muir Group Housing Association

Appleton Thorn, NO CODE

£37,000 per annum

Permanent, Full time

About You

• Are you an experienced plumber/gas engineer with a passion for delivering a high quality, efficient and effective repairs service?
• Can you complete repairs to various heating systems (gas, heat pumps and electrical)?
• Do you have experience of working in tenanted homes and empty homes?
• Are you customer focused, as you'll be liaising with customers daily, carrying out high quality repairs in their homes in a polite and professional manner?
• Are you self-motivated and passionate about delivering "right first time" services to customers?
• Are you Gas Safe registered with the appropriate qualifications (ACS Certificates, CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1 & CKR1 or equivalent)?

In this crucial role, you will need to:

• Champion the rights of our customers to enjoy a safe, warm and good quality home
• Be proud of the work you do, taking a proactive approach to delivering fantastic services
• Have great Health & Safety awareness
• Establish excellent working relationships with colleagues and contractors
• Be computer literate or be willing to adopt to software-based systems after training
• Have a valid UK driving license
• Have personal values and an approach that align with our We're Muir values

The closing date for applications is Friday 12 December at 5pm. You'll need to submit a CV and supporting statement telling us about you and why you're right for the job.

Telephone interviews will take place week commencing 15th December, successful candidates will then be invited to our head office in Chester for an in‑person interview.

Benefits

• Here are just some of the reasons we think you would enjoy a Career at Muir...
• We offer great pay and benefits
• We are serious about health and wellbeing
• We are committed to living our values everyday
• We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
• We offer a strong work life balance
• We are committed to high colleague engagement
• If this sounds like you then apply now and help us to deliver a first-class repairs and maintenance service
• If you think you've got most of what we are looking for, but not everything, we'd still love to hear from you
• We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce, where individual contributions are encouraged and valued.
• We welcome and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, sex or gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity.