Domestic Gas Service and Repair Engineer

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Job description

Type of Contract: Permanent RoleLocation: Walsall and Surrounding AreasHours of work: Monday to Friday 8.30 - 4.30 with 30 mins for lunchCall Out Rota: 1 in 7 call outs per week may increase/decrease depending on the workload - Saturday till 1.00pm time ½ after 1.00pm double time and double time on a Sunday, standard bank holidays time ½ plus xmas enhanced ratesHolidays: 22 Plus Bank HolidaysSalary: £34,000 Basic / £35,000 - £36000+ with overtimeReport To: Contract ManagerOverviewWe require experienced Gas Engineers to work on behalf of a social housing contractor on a repairs and maintenance scheme in Walsall and surrounding areas.The ClientOur client is a large social housing contractor who operates nationwide on behalf of local authorities and housing associations. This specific role will be working on a mixture of tenanted and void properties.Job DescriptionThe key activities include attendance to repairs in both occupied and unoccupied properties. Conducting gas appliance services and checks in line with gas regulations and organisation standard operating procedures and risk assessments. Undertaking gas boiler repairs along with heating related plumbing duties.The role is within our clients Domestic Compliance Maintenance team that operates nationally. Work activities would be based upon demand, and travel is essential to conduct tasks. A company vehicle will be provided with the role being fully agile. Work activity will depend on location and our scheduling aims to retain the work in close proximity to one another and close to home. The work will be issued electronically and will normally fall into the categories of void properties, general responsive repair, and gas servicing.The post holder will have responsibility for work conducted on all gas appliances and systems, undertaking servicing and maintaining components in order to meet all statutory requirements, customer standards and organisation standards.You will be required to carry out the following but this may vary on a daily basis -To carry out gas heating, hot water and system breakdown, maintenance and servicing works across our portfolio of client's assets.To carry out work in a safe manner in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Gas Safety (installations and use) Regulations 1998To maintain tools and equipment in good working order, ensuring that suitable PPE is worn to match the activity.To participate in our on call rota, ensuring we are able to respond to emergency situation throughout the year.To produce accurate landlord's certificates and other paperwork through the use of electronic management, use of a tablet and smart phone.To respond to points positively that are found by quality control checks (audits) carried out internally and externally and to learn from these.To maintain vehicles in a clean condition and carry out required checks, report any defects found and keep vehicle records as required in line with our fleet policy.To follow van stock and material ordering procedure, ensuring all stock is charged against each work order and stored safely during transit and use.To identify and record any defects found, report parts/work required to promptly and ensure that follow up work is booked in with scheduler and customer.To undertake any training considered relevant to meet performance standards and to maintain appropriate certification.To ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and organisation proceduresTo provide technical support to colleagues and customers, with the ability to explain safe and efficient operation of boilers and controls.Installation of carbon monoxide detectors as per recommended manufacturer's instructions.Undertake smoke detector tests, maintain and install, recording the information through electronic transfer of data.To ensure a customer focused approach is adopted in all aspects of the Service.Any other duties to reflect changing workloads and priorities within organisation.The post holder has responsibility for the carrying out of regular gas servicing, repairs, and maintenance. The work is mainly within a specific region, however may need to travel to work on other contracts within the organisation. The age and profile of the housing stock is varied so a good knowledge of a ride range of appliances and systems is beneficial.RequirementsGas Qualified/Gas Safe Registered - CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1CSCS/JIB CardAsbestos Awareness Desirable or be willing to do an online courseWilling to have a DBS Check carried outACSRenewable Air Source/Heated Pumps - DesirablePrevious experience as a Gas/Heating EngineerFull Clean Driving Licence - Company Van/Fuel Card IncludedOwn toolsBenefits22 Day Holiday Allowance plus Bank HolidaysVan/Fuel CardCompany PensionOvertime AvailableTo ApplyIf you are interested in our Gas Engineer role then please contact Aran/Danielle at Bromak Recruitment on for further details or apply online with your CV