Gas Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a candidate to service and maintain gas fired appliances within social housing. The role requires recognized mechanical/gas ACS gas qualifications and experience in the field. The ideal candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision, participate in a standby rota, and have a full driving license. Applications from underrepresented groups, especially women, are encouraged.

Benefits

Employee benefits package

Discounts on a wide range of products and services

Qualifications

• Recognized mechanical/gas ACS gas qualification required.
• Experience within social housing servicing and maintenance is essential.
• Ability to participate in a standby rota, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain gas fired appliances in customers' properties.
• Manage risks and comply with procedures and regulations.
• Ensure a high quality, cost-effective service.

Skills

Mechanical/gas ACS gas qualification: CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1, MET2, CPA1

Experience in servicing and maintenance of gas fired appliances

Ability to work in a team with minimal supervision

Full driving license

Job description

Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 20 October 2025

Closing Date: Thursday 16 October 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: TD6 £34,821

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week (every third Friday off)

Location: Bankhead Depot, Glenrothes

Support Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked \'upload resumé\'. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement.

Job Details

You will be required to work Fife wide, servicing and maintaining gas fired appliances in customers\' properties. Identifying, and managing risks and hazards in your working environment and complying with procedures, statutory regulations, and internal processes. All such works being carried out in a manner that positively contributes to a high quality, planned and responsive cost-effective service which meets service, customers\' expectations, and quality standards.

The Person

If you meet the essential qualification criteria outlined below, we\'d like to hear from you:

• A recognised mechanical/gas ACS gas qualification: CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1, MET2, CPA1.

You should have experience in the servicing and maintenance of gas fired appliances within social housing.

You will be required to participate in a compulsory out of hour\'s standby rota; this will include evenings and weekends.

The applicant must have the ability to work well with a team with minimum supervision and take sole ownership of jobs allocated. A full driving licence is required.

We particularly encourage applications from women, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.

Further Information

• Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile
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• Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
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For further information please contact: Brian Fairie - [e-mail]