Job Description
3 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• To provide operational housing maintenance services, focusing on gas inspections, repairs, servicing, and improvements.
• The role involves ensuring all work is completed on time, to quality standards, and to tenants’ satisfaction, under the direction of the Repairs Officer (Gas).
• Emphasis is placed on customer service and adherence to health and safety and gas regulations.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Represent the organisation professionally during working hours, upholding standards and values.
• Undertake individual or joint tasks within the allocated work area, following Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Meet work schedules, including keeping appointments and adhering to target times for job completion.
• Carry out all trade work to the level of current qualifications and skills, including multi-skilling areas.
• Use PDA, mobile phone, or other mobile technology for communication with supervisors and office staff while on site.
• Manage own workload and stock/van resources, including planning appointments and ordering materials as required.
• Work on responsive/emergency repairs, cyclical routine services, and planned/void maintenance.
• Operate within method statements for all work, including quality and customer care standards, especially in occupied properties.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and electronic reports, advising supervisors of any work variations or follow-on requirements.
• Comply with safe working practices, safety policies, and ensure all PPE and tools are properly maintained and used.
• Maintain vehicle standards, including cleanliness and fuel levels, and complete related documentation.
• Attend team briefings and training sessions as required.
• Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota.
• Ensure gas safety compliance in all domestic properties in line with Gas Installation and Use Regulations and the latest industry procedures.
Skills/Experience:
• Practical experience in housing maintenance.
• Multi-skilled with qualifications in OIL, LPG, Non-Domestic Gas (desirable).
• Numerate with strong health and safety awareness.
• Excellent customer care skills.
• Good communication skills (desirable).
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training to keep up with regulatory and legislative changes.
• Motivated team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities.
Additional Information:
• CCN1 Core Gas Safety Certification.
• Time-served apprenticeship in relevant trade.
• Qualifications including CPA1, CKR1, CENWAT1, MET1, HTR1, Range Cooker, Unvented Hot Water systems.
• Valid driving licence or ability to arrange own transport.
Requirements
• Practical experience in housing maintenance. • Multi-skilled with qualifications in OIL, LPG, Non-Domestic Gas (desirable). • Numerate with strong health and safety awareness. • Excellent customer care skills. • Good communication skills (desirable). • Willingness to undertake ongoing training to keep up with regulatory and legislative changes. • Motivated team player with good interpersonal skills. • Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities.