Job Description
Gas Technician
37 hours per week, based in Preston
£36,924.44 per annum (£19.29ph)
Plus call out and standby payments
What will you be doing in this role?
You'll be a part of our Gateway Property Care team, a range of skilled trades people who carry out planned and responsive maintenance to our housing stock. You'll provide a comprehensive gas service including breakdown and maintenance within our tenants' home and leaseholder premises in accordance with the relevant regulations, standards and departmental procedures.
What we are looking for in you:
We are looking for someone who shares our values and puts customers and communities at the heart of all they do.
The main things:
* You'll have experience of gas related installs and gas servicing, and the associated paperwork in line with Gas Safe regulations
* You'll have a full manual driving licence as you'll travel across Preston using one of our company vans.
* You'll have NVQ L2 in Gas / Plumbing or equivalent, plus CCN1, HTR1, CENWAT1, CKR1
* You'll have great communication skills combined with a flexible 'can do' attitude to make sure our customers receive the best possible service.
Why work at Community Gateway?
We are a values-based employer and our team are what makes us who we are. We aim for a great employee experience and that includes a range of benefits, including a generous holiday allowance beginning at 26 days plus bank holidays and including your birthday off and Christmas closure. We also offer free parking, free breakfasts, a company-paid health cash plan, reward and recognition scheme and much more. More information about our benefits can be found on the attachment below.
Inclusion is key for us. We would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role, those who may be underrepresented in our organisation. We aim to be reflective of the communities in which we operate and if you speak a second language this can come in handy!
A bit more about us:
Community Gateway own and manage around 7000 homes across the cityof Preston, but we are so much more than just a landlord. We aim to offer great customer service, providing safe, well-maintained and affordable homes, and making a positive difference to the communities in which we work. We make sure that we manage our business to the highest of standards and are working to create a sustainable future.
And finally, we want to be a great place to work....so if you think you have the skills, experience and can live our values, then we want to hear from you. If you haven't done so already, check out the candidate pack on our website for more about us and top tips for your application.
Dates for your diary:
The closing date for this role is Sunday 13th July 2025 at midnight with interviews expected to be held Wednesday 23rd July 2025.
We know interviews aren't everyone's cup of tea (or coffee) so these will be as informal as possible and focus on your experience and knowledge.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you're interested in the role but can't attend the interview date, please apply and state this on your application.