Job Title: Gas Quality Inspector (Domestic) (SO2)
Location: Enfield
Contract Type: Temp - Perm
Working Hours: 36 hours per week (09:00 – 17:30, Monday to Friday)
Rate:
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PAYE: £23.99/hour
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Self-Employed/Umbrella: £29.52/hour
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Gas Quality Inspector (Domestic) to provide technical oversight and quality assurance for the Council’s domestic gas servicing, repairs, and heating replacement programmes. This role is essential in ensuring all works carried out across the Council’s housing portfolio — including capital projects, new builds, and regeneration schemes — are compliant, safe, and of a high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct audits and inspections to validate the quality of domestic gas servicing, repairs, and installations across the housing portfolio.
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Provide expert technical advice on domestic gas boilers, hot water and heating systems, ground source heat pumps, and related equipment.
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Support asset investment planning by undertaking surveys and feasibility assessments.
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Act as Contract Administrator for small project works up to £50,000, under the supervision of the Head of Compliance and M&E.
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Review Operation & Maintenance (O&M) documentation in collaboration with the Compliance team to ensure planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes are correctly set up and maintained.
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Support capital programme delivery by ensuring technical standards are met across all gas-related works.
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Maintain professional gas qualifications and undertake additional training as required to support the Council’s statutory landlord responsibilities.
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Extensive experience in domestic gas systems inspection, quality control, and compliance.
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Recognised domestic gas qualifications (e.g., CCN1, CENWAT, etc.) — must be valid and up to date.
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Strong understanding of heating systems, including renewables (e.g., ground source heat pumps).
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Experience in managing or auditing compliance programmes within a social housing or public sector setting.
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Confident in producing technical reports, feasibility studies, and making recommendations for improvements.
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Knowledge of statutory legislation and industry best practice in domestic gas safety and maintenance.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with contractors, internal teams, and residents.
Additional Information:
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Candidates must have their own vehicle — mileage will be reimbursed for travel within the borough only (not for commuting).
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This role supports additional or project work within the Housing & Regeneration team.
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The successful candidate will work under the direction of the Head of Compliance and M&E, with collaboration across Compliance Delivery and Asset Management teams.
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Candidates must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check