Expression of Interest – Gas Supervisor
Location: Birmingham. Contract Start Date: 1 July 2026. Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent.
The Mears Group has been awarded a major 10-year partnership with Birmingham City Council to deliver repairs, maintenance and planned investment work across 11,500 homes in central and west Birmingham. This contract represents one of our most significant projects in the city and will create a wide range of opportunities across our operational teams. We are now building our talent pool ahead of the contract go‑live on 1 July 2026 and are inviting expressions of interest from Gas Supervisors who would like to be considered once formal recruitment opens in the coming weeks.
About The Role
We are looking for an experienced Gas Supervisor to lead and support our gas engineering team in Birmingham. This role is critical in ensuring the safe, compliant and high‑quality delivery of gas servicing, repairs and installations across domestic housing stock. You will play a key part in maintaining resident safety, meeting regulatory requirements, and supporting the successful mobilisation and ongoing performance of this new contract.
As Gas Supervisor, you will oversee a team of domestic gas engineers, providing technical guidance, quality assurance and day‑to‑day operational support. You will carry out post‑inspections, audit work, manage performance and ensure all gas activities meet legal, contractual and internal standards. Strong leadership, excellent communication and a commitment to safety and compliance are essential.
Duties
* Supervise and support a team of domestic gas engineers, ensuring high standards of workmanship and customer service
* Carry out quality assurance checks, post‑inspections and audits on completed gas works
* Provide technical guidance on diagnostics, repairs, servicing and installations
* Ensure all gas works comply with current legislation, industry standards and internal procedures
* Monitor engineer performance, productivity, and adherence to KPIs and SLAs
* Assist with complex fault diagnosis and escalated technical issues
* Manage and approve CP12s and other compliance documentation
* Support the planning and allocation of workloads to ensure efficient delivery
* Respond to urgent issues, escalations and emergency situations when required
* Ensure accurate recording of all works using handheld devices or job management systems
* Liaise with tenants, housing officers, client representatives and internal teams
* Oversee van stock management and ensure materials are ordered appropriately
* Identify and report safeguarding concerns, property hazards or non‑compliance
* Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings and contribute to ongoing training and development
* Ensure PPE is worn and health & safety procedures are followed at all times
* Support apprentices and junior engineers with coaching and development
* Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, safety and service delivery
Role Criteria
* City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance
* Valid ACS certification (e.g. CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1)
* Proven experience supervising or mentoring gas engineers
* Strong background in domestic boiler servicing, fault diagnosis and installation
* Good understanding of electrical safe isolation and basic wiring principles
* Excellent knowledge of gas safety legislation, compliance and audit requirements
* Experience working in social housing or local authority environments (preferred)
* Strong communication skills with a customer‑focused approach
* Ability to lead, motivate and support a dispersed team
* Confident using handheld devices and digital job management systems
* High attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
* Flexible and willing to travel across properties and support out‑of‑hours requirements
* Full UK driving licence
Benefits We Can Offer You
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day
* Volunteering Leave – paid volunteering in the community
* Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers and more
* Family friendly policies
* Company Vehicle and Fuel Card
* Access to EAP counselling sessions
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer and value individual experience and equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We encourage applicants to voluntarily share background information during the application stages to help progress social mobility. This data is optional and will not affect your application.
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