Lead Gas Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated Emergency Response Team where you'll be the first on the scene, providing vital support to customers in distress. This role is perfect for those who take pride in ensuring safety and have a compassionate approach to helping vulnerable individuals. You'll engage with emergency services, conduct essential gas safety checks, and play a crucial role in maintaining high safety standards. With a focus on learning and development, this position offers a chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment. If you're looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• CCN1 qualification is essential; CMA1 and MET1 are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Responding to emergencies and protecting lives.
• Installation and maintenance of gas meters and safety surveys.

Skills

Communication Skills

Calm Under Pressure

Knowledge of Gas Appliances

Testing and Purging

Pipework Commissioning

Education

CCN1 Qualification

CMA1 Qualification

MET1 Qualification

Job description

Job Description

As part of our Emergency Response Team, you’ll be the first on the scene at customers’ homes, making you the face of our brand for people worried about potential gas escapes or carbon monoxide alarms.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll sometimes deal with emergency services on behalf of our customers, protecting lives. Our customers may be vulnerable, elderly, or seeking help. Your empathy and pride in caring for people and keeping them safe could make you a valuable team member.

The role is varied, including installation, replacement, and maintenance of gas meters for residential and business customers, conducting high-rise and gas safety regulation surveys, and fitting cooker safety valves.

Experience and Qualifications

We seek excellent communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Candidates must have a CCN1 or CMA1 qualification; a MET1 qualification is beneficial but not required. Experience in a gas environment, knowledge of gas appliances, testing, purging, and pipework commissioning are essential.

An understanding of standards, legislation, codes of practice, and health and safety is important. A full UK driving license is required. We value pride, purpose, quick thinking, and ownership, which are key to fitting into our team.

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We support learning and development to help you grow your skills at Cadent.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating diversity and not discriminating based on religion, race, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

We are Armed Forces-friendly, welcoming applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

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About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning provider of utility and infrastructure services across the UK, serving gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater sectors. We value diverse experience and perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive and feel valued regardless of background or circumstances.