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Domestic Gas Engineer / Plumbing and Heating Engineer
Portsmouth & Surrounding areas
Rates - dependent upon experience
Freelance
Key Responsibilities:
- Installation, maintenance, and repair of gas appliances (boilers, heaters, cookers, etc.) in domestic and commercial settings.
- Conduct safety inspections and certification of gas appliances in compliance with regulations.
- Fault finding and diagnostics for both gas and plumbing systems, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
- Perform plumbing installations and repairs, including pipework, fixtures, and general water systems.
- Servicing and repairs of central heating systems, radiators, pumps, and associated controls.
- Emergency response to breakdowns or urgent repairs in both commercial and residential properties.
- Provide excellent customer service, explaining issues and providing clear recommendations.
- Ensure all work meets health and safety standards and adheres to industry regulations.
- Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken, including maintenance logs and certificates.
- Collaborate with team members and mentor junior engineers, if applicable.
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent.
- Valid UK driving licence.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong knowledge of current gas safety regulations and best practices.
- Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.
- Willingness to travel to various sites when required.
Desirable:
- Experience with renewable energy systems (e.g., air source heat pumps, solar thermal).
- Knowledge of building services and HVAC systems.
- Certification in unvented hot water systems (G3).
- Familiarity with commercial building codes and standards.
Please feel free to contact me on (phone number removed)
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
