Gas Service & Breakdown Engineer

Skilled Careers; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A family ran business in the home services sector is seeking a Service & Repair Engineer in Reading. Responsibilities include performing gas safety tests and repairs while providing excellent customer service. Applicants should have a Gas Safe qualification, relevant experience, and a full UK driving licence. The role offers competitive compensation and various employee benefits, including training and holiday increases.

Benefits

Role specific training and development

Equal opportunities employer

Cycle to work schemes

25 days holiday + Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in gas fitting, diagnostics, and breakdowns.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to undertake gas safety testing per current regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform statutory gas safety tests and servicing.
• Issue safety certificates to tenants.
• Diagnose and fix problems on boilers.

Skills

Gas Safe qualification

Customer service skills

Flexible approach to working

Education

CCN1, HTR1, CKR1, WAT1, WAH1, CEN1, CPA1, MET1

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Service & Repair Engineer

Location: Reading

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 + Van + schedule of rates + Call out - Engineers earning £75,000+ a year!!

Contract Type: Domestic Social Housing

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5.30pm

The Role

The Gas engineer required should consistently demonstrate high levels of customer service and professionalism when undertaking statutory gas safety tests and servicing & repairing in accordance with the manufacturer\'s recommendations. You will be carrying out minor works arising from safety tests/servicing, ensuring all areas are adequately protected prior to commencement of work & Issuing appropriate safety certificates to tenants, to diagnosing any problems & faults you may find or are called to on a boiler, which would result in you fixing according to manufacturer and gas safe guidelines & instructions. The Gas engineer of course is desired to take respect in his approach to work, leaving areas in a clean and tidy condition at the end of each job

Gas Engineer requirements

• Gas Safe qualification and suitable experience (2+ years MINIMUM on Part-fitting repairs, diagnostics & Breakdowns)
• Qualifications including CCN1, HTR1, CKR1, WAT1, WAH1,.CEN1, CPA1 MET1
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience working in a customer focused environment
• The ability to undertake gas safety testing and inspection in accordance with current regulations
• The ability to select and use appropriate supplied PPE
• Flexible approach to working out of hours(Engineers earning£10,000+ a year extra on call out!)

Company & Benefits

• A family ran business Established in 1966, now employing over 400 members of staff
• Role specific training and development
• Equal opportunities employer, with a culture to promote from within
• Mental Health awareness resources
• Cycle to work schemes to encourage healthier lifestyles
• 25 days holiday + Bank holidays INCLUDING a yearly annual leave increase after 5 years of service
• Members of the 5% club

To be considered for the position, discuss salary further and in particular your current work situation, please email a copy of your cv across to the provided address or call Breeze Mitchell.