Job at a glance
About the role Keeping homes safe, warm and maintained to the highest standard. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Gas Engineer to join our Housing Maintenance team. In this hands-on role, you will help deliver high-quality maintenance and repair services across the Council's housing stock and corporate properties, ensuring residents receive safe, reliable and efficient services. Working under the direction of a Repairs Officer, you will undertake a variety of gas works, contributing to the ongoing improvement and upkeep of homes and buildings across North Northamptonshire.
What will you be doing? As a Gas Engineer , you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving the Council's housing stock and corporate properties. Working both independently and as part of a team, you will deliver high-quality gas repairs, maintenance and installation services, helping to keep homes safe, warm and compliant for our residents. Carrying out gas maintenance, servicing, repairs and installation work in accordance with work orders and industry standards.
Responding to emergency repairs, routine maintenance, planned works and void property projects. Completing gas safety inspections, testing and certification to ensure compliance with current legislation. Using mobile technology to record work completed, order materials and request follow-on works. Ensuring all work is carried out in line with Gas Safety Regulations, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
Managing and maintaining vehicle stock, tools and materials to support efficient service delivery. Working safely and effectively, always adhering to health and safety policies and procedures. Identifying and following appropriate procedures when encountering asbestos-containing materials and other hazards. Maintaining relevant gas qualifications, training and professional registrations. Delivering a reliable, customer-focused service that supports the upkeep and improvement of Council homes and buildings.
About you CCN 1 Core gas safety element Hold current gas registration. CPA1, CKR1, CENWAT 1, MET 1, HTR 1, Range Cooker, Unvented hot water. Willing to undertake training as and when required to cover changes in regulation and legislation. Practical experience of Gas installations and Repairs Literate and Numerate Health and safety aware Customer care skills Ability to use electronic devices Must be motivated and a team player Good interpersonal skills.
Aware of equal opportunities relevant to the role. Hold a valid driving licence Willing to undertake CAT B asbestos training Our Benefits Here at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think! Why choose us?
We offer a vibrant working environment with: a competitive salary a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection. lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups. About us Our Values and Behaviours Our values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services.
They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are: Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive Trustworthy Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities w