Class 1 Personnel are working with a local authority to source a qualified experienced Gas Engineer to work across a portfolio of properties in the Northampton and surrounding areas. The purpose of the post is to provide operational housing maintenance services to enable the continuing improvement of the service.

You will undertake variety of work including inspections, repairs, servicing, improvements and replacement items in accordance with job orders work programme supplied. There is a special emphasis on improving the quality of customer service and the ad hoc repair service overall

Main Duties for Gas Engineer:

Represent the client during working hours and always uphold their standards and value
To undertake individual or joint tasks within the allocated area of work. All to be carried out in accordance with the current RAMS.
To meet work schedules for performance including keeping of any appointments or target times of work orders.
To undertake all trade-based work to match basic skill requirement up to current qualifications and training, including multi-skilling areas as set out in the skills audits.

To use PDA, mobile telephone or other mobile technology when on site to allow direct communication with the repair centre staff
To be responsible for day-to-day planning of own workload, managing impress stock/van as required, including any pre-inspections/making appointments to ensure allocated work lead/jobs are completed to agreed performance levels and standards. Ordering of follow-on work and materials as required. Individual or as team member carrying out all allocated work to meet requirement of the project/service/repairs programme. Complete of work in the appropriate target time to the agreed performance levels and standards

To work either individually or as part of the team on the following types as required at any given time

To complete all paperwork (electronic reports/certificates) used in different service areas as required and/or advise call centre/ Repairs Officer of the extent of any work variations or follow on work required.
To comply with safe working practises and adhere to the council's Safety Policy. To ensure that all essential PPE and tools are maintained and used in an appropriate manner. To always be responsible for the safety of oneself and members of the public/other trades
Ensure gas safety to all the clients owned domestic properties
All work to comply with Gas installation and Use regulations 1998 and the latest Gas industry unsafe situation procedure edition.

Gas Engineer Essential Requirements:

CCN1 Core Gas Safety Element
Previous experience in a similar role
Experience of housing maintenance
Multi Skilled, OIL, LPG, Non-Domestic Gas Qualification.
Hold a valid driving licence or be able to arrange own transport.
Good Communicator

This role will be a standard 37hrs week, with call out duties on top. Core hours will be as follows:

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm.

We are offering the following pay rates for this role

Standard rate 20.00ph

when on standby for call out 16.92ph

when called out 20.99ph

This role is being offered and an ongoing long term temporary assignment

We are looking for candidates that can start as soon as possible

All candidates must be able to drive and hold a valid driving licence

If you are interested in the Gas Engineer role based in Northampton and surrounding areas, then please apply today.

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