3 months contract with local authority
Job Purpose
The incumbent will be accountable for overseeing the delivery of gas servicing and repairs for a portfolio of 10,500 tenanted homes and 700 corporate and commercial Council-owned properties. This role involves managing Gas Engineers and Gas Surveyors, ensuring compliance with Gas Safe regulations, and maintaining effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise the operational function of the Gas teams to optimize resource utilization and ensure statutory compliance.
* Oversee planned work to meet time-led agreements and cost parameters.
* Collaborate with the Operations Manager-Trade Services to maintain Gas Safe registration through regular audits.
* Manage 3rd party audits to enhance engineer performance and implement improvements.
* Prepare estimates for work and ensure efficient use of resources including materials, plant, and vehicles.
* Represent the Council at site and contract meetings, and maintain quality management systems.
Requirements
Knowledge & Experience
* Extensive experience in supervising planned and responsive maintenance services for commercial and domestic properties.
* Detailed knowledge of Gas Safe regulations, Oil regulations, and Building Management systems.
* Familiarity with Swindon Borough Council Standing orders and Health & Safety at Work Act.
* Proficiency in using Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience in LPG and estimating.
* Gas Safe registered and experience in working with responsive repairs and planning IT systems.
Qualifications
* Appropriate trade qualification (NVQ) or HNC/ONC Heating and Plumbing/Building Services Engineering.
* Gas Safe Registration for both Commercial and Domestic installations.
* Current driving licence.