Are you a skilled Gas Engineer looking to make a difference in your community? Join LiveWest, the largest housing association in the South West, and help us provide high-quality homes and services to our customers. As a Gas Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our properties, ensuring they meet our high standards and customer expectations. This mobile role is predominantly based in the Frome/Glastonbury area; you will ideally be within a 30‑minute commute.
Responsibilities
* Fault Diagnosis and Repair: Diagnose and repair domestic heating systems, including fault‑finding, installation, and annual servicing.
* Quality Workmanship: Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard, complying with building regulations and safety requirements.
* Customer Service: Demonstrate a positive and professional approach to customers, ensuring the highest standard of service and satisfaction.
* Maintenance and Testing: Perform periodic testing and installation work, ensuring compliance with best‑practice guidelines.
* Health and Safety: Adhere to health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others.
* On‑Call Participation: Take part in an out‑of‑hours on‑call structure and attend meetings and training as required.
Qualifications & Experience
* Level‑one Gas Engineer certification (see candidate information pack).
* Post‑Qualification Experience: Proven experience in the gas industry with a strong understanding of responsive maintenance.
* Technical Skills: Proficiency in diagnosing boiler faults, performing annual servicing, and carrying out installation work.
* Customer Focus: Experience working in customers’ homes, demonstrating a professional and positive approach.
* Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
* IT Skills: Proficient in the use of mobile technology.
* Driving Licence: A full, valid UK driving licence is essential.
* Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with LPG and oil systems is desirable.
* CCN1 (Domestic Core Element).
* CENWAT1 (Domestic Gas Central Heating Boilers and Water Heaters).
* CKR1 (Cookers) – required to be completed within a reasonable timeframe after probation.
* HTR1 (Heaters) – required to be completed within a reasonable timeframe after probation.
* LPG (Bottled Gas).
* Part L (Energy Efficiency Qualification).
* Part G (Hot Water Safety and Efficiency).
* Water Regs WRAS.
* Unvented Hot Water.
* OFTEC (Oil Qualification).
* OFTEC or equivalent (Solid Fuel Qualification).
Benefits
* Company van with fuel card for work‑related travel.
* Full kit: uniform and PPE supplied.
* Generous annual leave: 26 days (plus bank holidays), increasing to 30 days with service length; option to purchase up to five extra days (pro‑rated for part‑time).
* Pension contributions: up to 9 % employer contributions in a defined contribution scheme.
* Health benefits: cash plan (up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, Blue Light Card retail discounts.
* Learning and development: ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
* Family support: policies to balance work and family, including a new child payment.
* Well‑being: mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, free flu jab.
* Smarter travel: cycle‑to‑work and car benefit schemes.
* Giving back: up to four paid volunteering days a year.
Please note: This role is not eligible for a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without a CoS.
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