Gas Engineer – Contract Opportunity

Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, repairs, maintenance, and installation of gas heating and hot water systems.
  
  


• Conduct annual gas servicing in accordance with the Council's Gas Servicing Programme.
  
  


• Diagnose and repair faults in gas appliances, boilers, and heating systems.
  
  


• Install and replace gas boilers, fires, warm air units, and balanced flue heaters.
  
  


• Service and repair central heating systems, hot water systems, circulation pumps, motorised valves, radiators, heating controls, and pipework.
  
  


• Drain, recommission, and power flush heating systems.
  
  


• Replace immersion heaters and related components.
  
  


• Carry out minor plumbing, electrical, and finishing tasks.
  
  


• Complete making-good works after repairs and installations.
  
  


• Work at heights using scaffolding, ladders, towers, and access equipment.
  
  


• Accurately assess, diagnose, and determine appropriate repair solutions.
  
  


• Ensure properties are left clean, safe, and tidy after work completion.
  
  


• Interact professionally with residents and customers.
  
  

Compliance & Administration

• Complete landlord gas safety certificates and statutory documentation.
  
  


• Record all work using PDA and IT systems.
  
  


• Ensure accurate completion of job sheets and work records.
  
  


• Maintain compliance with Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, Health & Safety Legislation, and Council Policies and Procedures.
  
  


• Keep ACS qualifications and relevant certifications up to date.
  
  


• Ensure gas analysers, meters, and testing equipment are calibrated and certified.
  
  


• Maintain imprest van stock levels.
  
  


• Engage in training and continuous professional development.
  
  

Vehicle & Equipment Responsibilities

• Use a Hackney Housing vehicle to visit properties throughout the Borough.
  
  


• Conduct routine vehicle safety inspections and maintenance checks.
  
  


• Ensure all vehicles, tools, and equipment are properly maintained and secured.
  
  


• Complete associated vehicle and equipment documentation.
  
  

Essential

• Current and valid ACS Gas Qualifications.
  
  


• Extensive experience as a Gas Engineer in servicing, repairs, and installations.
  
  


• Experience with domestic gas boilers, heating systems, hot water systems, and gas appliances.
  
  


• Knowledge of Gas Safety Regulations and industry standards.
  
  


• Ability to diagnose and resolve faults independently.
  
  


• Competence in plumbing and basic multi-trade repairs.
  
  


• Experience in completing gas safety certification and compliance paperwork.
  
  


• Strong customer service and communication skills.
  
  


• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
  
  


• Full UK Driving Licence.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience in Local Authority or Social Housing environments.
  
  


• Multi-skilled trade experience.
  
  


• Experience mentoring apprentices or junior operatives.
  
  


• Familiarity with handheld PDA or mobile workforce systems.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £31.54 per hour (Umbrella)
  
  


• Contract Length to Be Decided
  
  


• Full-Time Hours
  
  


• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
  


• Opportunity to work within a large Housing Repairs and Maintenance Service.
  
  


• Varied workload across domestic and public sector properties.
  
  


• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  
  


• Customer-focused role delivering essential housing services.