Gas Technician - Calderdale

Together Housing Group; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

27 days holiday (rising to 32) + bank?

LGPS pension

Flexible working

Job summary

Together Housing Group is seeking a Gas Technician to join our busy team. You will perform repairs on heating and hot water systems in both tenanted and vacant properties, prioritising first-time fixes with high-quality workmanship.

You will hold ACS accreditations, a City and Guilds Gas Maintenance certificate (NVQ 3), and a full UK driving license. The role includes a company van, 37-hour week, and pension options.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving license is essential.
• ACS accreditations CCN1, CENWAT1, CKR1, HTR1, CPA1, UDHW are required.
• City and Guilds Craft Certificate in Gas Maintenance (NVQ Level 3) or equivalent is required.
• Experience working as a Gas Technician in building repairs and maintenance is essential.
• Experience with installation, fault finding and servicing on domestic gas appliances and central heating systems is desirable.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and customer service skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs on heating and hot water systems in tenanted and vacant properties.
• Aim to complete repairs first time with good workmanship.
• Keep required records (paper or electronic).
• Measure, quantify, and procure materials as needed.
• Protect tenants and belongings and maintain good customer relations.
• Conduct risk assessments before starting work and follow safety standards.
• Diagnose repair actions and solve problems efficiently.
• As part of a team, multi-skill duties and other gas-related trades.

Skills

Full manual UK driving license

ACS accreditations CCN1 CENWAT1 CKR1 H

Gas Maintenance certification NVQ L3

Customer service skills

Education

City and Guilds Craft Certificate in Gas Maintenance (NVQ Level 3)

Job description

We are currently seeking a Gas Technician to join our busy team.

Together Housing Group:

We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion:

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - Equality and diversity - Together Housing Group

Outline of key responsibilities for the Gas Technician…

• To carry out all types of repairs on heating and hot water systems to both tenanted and vacant properties in accordance with job tickets, opti-time appointment slots, specifications and contract drawings, to good practice, Building Regulations etc as appropriate and applicable.
• To carry out work with an ethos of “Right First Time” always completing a repair where practicable in one visit, with good quality workmanship and good standard of performance.
• To keep records such as required by either paper or electronic equivalent version, as required.
• You will be required to undertake measurement and quantification and procure materials requirements.
• To carry out all work with a high regard to customer care and customer satisfaction including ensuring that work is carried out protecting tenants furniture and belongings as appropriate through the use dustsheets etc, cleaning up afterwards, being polite friendly and helpful at all times and liaising with customers in a caring and sympathetic manner To undertake your duties with respect to customers and in accordance with our codes of conduct and service standards.
• To carry out appropriate risk assessments prior to commencement of work. Ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to protect the health, safety and welfare of you, tenants, work colleagues and members of the public
• You will be expected to be able to rationally diagnose a course of action to problem solve repairs without excessive use of either materials or time.
• As part of the bigger team of technicians you will be expected to multi skill and undertake other trade functions in particularly related to prime Gas jobs

Requirements

We are looking for someone who has…

• A Full Manual UK Driving License
• ACS accreditations, CCN1, CENWAT1, CKR1, HTR1, CPA1, UDHW
• City and Guilds Craft Certificate in Gas Maintenance or equivalent (NVQ Level 3)
• Experience of working competently in all disciplines normally expected of a qualified Gas Technician working in building repairs and maintenance.
• Experience of installation, fault finding and servicing on domestic gas appliances and central heating systems.
• Experience of maximising number of jobs completed and repairs completed in one visit.
• Sound working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and how it impacts on the way building repairs are carried out.
• Experience working directly with customers, and excellent customer service skills.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills are essential for accurately and thoroughly completing job tickets, time sheets, gas certificates, and other related documentation.

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Gas Technician role…

• Starting salary of £37,977 up to £40,791 - Depending on experience
• Company Van
• 27 days holiday (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
• A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• You will work a total of 37 hours per week, scheduled between 08:00 and 19:30 across any five days from Monday to Saturday. The exact schedule will depend on business needs at the time. However, to give an idea, a typical working week may be Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:00 and Friday from 08:00 to 15:30. Please note that this is subject to change based on business requirements.
• Required to participate in the call-out rota for one week once every eight weeks.
• Attractive pension schemes - including Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Full Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

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