Gas Service Engineer

oilandgasjobsearch.com; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Sunderland is seeking a qualified Gas Service Engineer to join their Property Safety team. The role involves servicing, maintenance, and repairs on gas appliances, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in domestic gas engineering. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

31 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Free Health Cash Plan

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Family leave

Mileage allowance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Full UK driver's license required.
• Current gas competency qualification (ACS accreditation).
• Experience in servicing and repairs of domestic gas appliances.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality servicing and repairs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Support Emergency Out-of-Hours Service and work Saturdays when required.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

City & Guilds Advanced Craft certificate in Gas Engineering/Plumbing

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Gas Safety Regulations

Gas Competency Qualification (ACS)

Job description

We are a values-led, charitable organisation that provides more than 60,000 people in Sunderland with a place they can call home. We have a clear vision and a social purpose. We believe that everyone has the right to live in a good quality home that they can afford. We invest millions of pounds every year to keep our existing homes safe and decent. We also play our part in helping to deal with the UK housing crisis by building hundreds of new, modern homes to rent in Sunderland. We'd love for you to join us in achieving our vision.

Salary : £36,338.00

Job Description:

We are expanding our Property Safety team with a new opportunity for a qualified and experienced Gas Service Engineer. You will carry out annual servicing, maintenance, repairs, and breakdowns on all gas appliances/systems, associated equipment, and controls within Gentoo's housing stock across Sunderland.

Our customers are at the heart of Gentoo; therefore, providing excellent customer service is essential. We seek a qualified Gas Service Engineer with knowledge of Gas Regulations, Health & Safety Regulations, Codes of Practice, and experience in domestic Gas Engineering procedures. Effective communication with customers and colleagues is crucial to ensure excellent service.

Enjoy reduced working hours during summer with early finishes at 1 pm or 3 pm, and until 4.30 pm in winter, Monday to Friday. Saturday work is required, with a following Friday off.

Training and development opportunities are available, including products, renewable energy, air source heat pumps, and qualification renewal, supporting your professional growth.

The role is subject to a basic DBS paid for by Gentoo. A full UK driver's license is required.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Delivering high-quality servicing and repairs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and policies.
2. Adhering to safe working practices daily.
3. Completing work to high standards, aiming for first-time fixes, and ensuring excellent customer experience.
4. Maintaining accurate paperwork reflecting your work.
5. Providing excellent customer service, embodying our core values.
6. Supporting the Emergency Out-of-Hours Service and working Saturdays when required.

What we are looking for:

1. A full UK driver's license.
2. City & Guilds Advanced Craft certificate in Gas Engineering/Plumbing or Heating, or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
3. Current gas competency qualification (ACS accreditation): CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1.
4. Experience in servicing, repairs, and installation of domestic gas appliances.
5. Knowledge of Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations.

Desirable:

1. Certifications such as G3 unvented hot water, solar thermal, and non-domestic gas are highly desirable.

Benefits include:

• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional days.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Free Health Cash Plan, private healthcare, pension scheme, electric vehicle scheme, family leave, mileage allowance, and life assurance.