Job Description
Gas Engineer – 3 Month Rolling Contract
Location: North Northamptonshire
Rate: £30.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 3 Month Rolling Contract
Hours: Full Time
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence Required
Pay: Bi-weekly
Summary
We are seeking a skilled Gas Engineer to become an integral part of our Housing Maintenance & Development team. This role involves performing repairs, maintenance, and installation tasks across the Council's housing and corporate properties. The primary focus will be on gas installation, complemented by responsibilities in repairs, servicing, testing, inspections, and maintenance of void properties. Reporting to the Repairs Officer (Gas), you will ensure the delivery of top-notch services to residents while adhering to all relevant gas safety regulations and industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Execute gas installations, maintenance, servicing, and repairs in both occupied and vacant properties.
- Conduct responsive, emergency, and planned maintenance tasks.
- Perform testing, inspections, and necessary remedial work.
- Ensure compliance with:
- Gas Installation and Use Regulations 1998
- Current gas safety legislation
- Industry standards and procedures
- Complete certifications, reports, and job documentation using mobile technology.
- Order materials and identify additional work requirements.
- Efficiently manage vehicle stock and materials.
- Maintain company vehicles, tools, and equipment in good condition.
- Follow health and safety policies, RAMS, and safe work systems.
- Adhere to asbestos awareness procedures and training.
- Provide excellent customer service while working in residents' homes.
Essential Qualifications & Certifications
Candidates must possess:
- CCN1
- CPA1
- CKR1
- CENWAT1
- MET1
- HTR1
- Range Cooker Qualification
- Unvented Hot Water Qualification
- Current Gas Safe Registration
Essential
Requirements
Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience in gas installations and repairs.
- Background in housing maintenance environments.
- Strong knowledge of gas safety legislation and regulations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Awareness of health and safety practices.
- Proficiency in using handheld/mobile devices for work documentation.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Willingness to join an out-of-hours call-out rota as needed.
Desirable
- Completion of a time-served apprenticeship.
- Experience in the social housing sector.
- Additional qualifications in:
- Oil
- LPG
- Renewables
- Non-Domestic Gas
- CAT B Asbestos Training
What's on Offer?
- £30.00 per hour (Umbrella)
- 3 Month Rolling Contract
- Location: North Northamptonshire
- Bi-weekly Pay
- Company vehicle and stock management duties
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of housing and corporate properties
- Potential for contract extensions
This position is ideal for individuals with experience as a Gas Engineer, Domestic Gas Engineer, Gas Installer, Heating Engineer, Service & Repair Engineer, Gas Maintenance Engineer, or Social Housing Gas Engineer.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Certifications Candidates must hold: CCN1 CPA1 CKR1 CENWAT1 MET1 HTR1 Range Cooker Qualification Unvented Hot Water Qualification Current Gas Safe Registration Essential Requirements Proven experience carrying out gas installations and repairs. Experience working within housing maintenance environments. Strong understanding of gas safety legislation and regulations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good customer service and communication skills. Health and safety awareness. Ability to use handheld/mobile devices to record works and certification. Full UK Driving Licence. Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota when required. Desirable Requirements Time-served apprenticeship. Experience within the social housing sector. Qualifications in: Oil LPG Renewables Non-Domestic Gas CAT B Asbestos Training. What's on Offer? £30.00 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Rolling Contract North Northamptonshire Bi-weekly Pay Company vehicle and stock management responsibilities. Opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of housing and corporate properties. Potential for ongoing contract extensions. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Gas Engineer, Domestic Gas Engineer, Gas Installer, Heating Engineer, Service & Repair Engineer, Gas Maintenance Engineer, or Social Housing Gas Engineer.
