Gas Servicing & Breakdown Engineer

plymouthcommunityhomes; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call payments & overtime (~£2,000/年

Gym on-site access

Excellent pension contributions

25 days’ leave rising to 30

Job summary

Plymouth Community Homes is seeking a Gas Servicing & Breakdown Engineer to keep residents across Plymouth safe, warm and well-maintained. The role covers gas servicing, safety inspections, fault diagnosis and breakdown repairs, with a rotating out-of-hours emergency service.

You will hold ACS qualifications CCN1, CPA1, CENWAT, CKR1 and HTR1 or an equivalent, with proven gas servicing experience, strong fault-finding skills and knowledge of gas safety legislation.

Qualifications

• Current ACS qualifications CCN1, CPA1, CENWAT, CKR1 and HTR1 or recognised equivalent.
• Proven experience in gas servicing, breakdown or maintenance roles.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good knowledge of gas safety legislation and Health & Safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out domestic landlord gas safety inspections and servicing.
• Diagnose and repair gas and heating system faults.
• Conduct inspections and identify corrective works.
• Complete all relevant certification and compliance documentation.
• Ensure all work is undertaken safely and in line with current gas regulations.
• Provide exceptional customer service during every visit.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues while managing your own workload.

Skills

Gas servicing

Fault finding

Customer service

Independent work

Flexible approach

Driving licence

Handheld devices use

Education

ACS qualifications CCN1 CPA1 CENWAT CKR1 HTR1 or equivalent

Tools

Handheld devices

Job description

Join us at an exciting time of growth and build a secure future with us.

There's never been a more exciting time to join Plymouth Community Homes as we invest in our homes, our communities and our people.

About the role

As a Gas Servicing & Breakdown Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring residents across Plymouth enjoy safe, warm and well-maintained homes.

This varied and rewarding position combines gas servicing, safety inspections, fault diagnosis and breakdown repairs, giving you the opportunity to utilise and further develop your technical expertise every day.

Please note: This position requires participation in a rotating out-of-hours emergency service, which includes some evening and weekend work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out domestic landlord gas safety inspections and servicing
• Diagnosing and repairing gas and heating system faults
• Conducting inspections and identifying corrective works
• Completing all relevant certification and compliance documentation
• Ensuring all work is undertaken safely and in line with current gas regulations
• Providing an excellent customer experience during every visit
• Working collaboratively with colleagues while managing your own workload effectively

No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for a skilled engineer who enjoys problem-solving and delivering high-quality workmanship.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

We're seeking a motivated and customer-focused Gas Engineer who wants to continue developing their career and contribute to a high-performing team.

You will have:

• Current ACS qualifications including:
  • CCN1
  • CPA1
  • CENWAT
  • CKR1
  • HTR1
  • Or recognised equivalent qualifications
• Proven experience in a gas servicing, breakdown or maintenance role
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Good working knowledge of gas safety legislation and Health & Safety requirements
• Experience using handheld electronic devices or mobile technology (desirable)
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider team
• A flexible and proactive approach to work
• A commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
• A full UK driving licence
• A company van will be provided for business use.

About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city's largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we're aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.

What we can offer you:

At PCH, we recognise that our people are central to our success. We're committed to creating an environment where employees can grow, develop and build long-term careers.

By joining our team, you'll benefit from:

• A competitive salary
• On-call payments and overtime opportunities, currently averaging an additional £2,000 per year
• Excellent defined contribution pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• 25 days annual leave on joining, increasing to up to 30 days after five years' service, plus bank holidays
• Free access to our on-site gym
• Significant investment in learning, training and professional development
• The opportunity to work and build your career in one of the South West's most vibrant waterfront cities
• The chance to be part of an organisation with ambitious growth plans and a strong social purpose

Paul Crook, Gas & Plumbing Operations Manager
07702 512228

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.