We are Places Management; we help to maintain over 80,000 properties across the UK, so our customers are proud to call them home. 

We want you to join the Places for People Group and the 11,000 other colleagues on our journey; colleagues who have helped to build, manage, maintain places that people are proud to call home and stay active in. How do we do all this? We surround ourselves with get things done people, can do people and inspiring people. Our people live and breathe our People Promises values.

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To be considered for this role you will hold a relevant technical gas qualification to NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification) and possess all current ACS accreditation in CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1 and HTR1. You will also have experience working in a similar role.

You will have a good understanding of domestic heating systems, a sound knowledge of boiler and control systems including wiring. An understanding of health and safety in the workplace is essential for this role. You will see the importance of providing excellent customer care and service and have a positive approach to engaging our customers.

As the successful candidate you will be a highly competent professional who takes pride in their job, possess excellent customer service skills and a full driving licence. In return for your commitment, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package, including holiday buy and sell, life insurance, life assurance scheme and company sick pay, with ongoing training and development. We will also provide you with the tools to perform in your role, such as a company vehicle, full company uniform, tablet and mobile.

More about you 

As a Gas Engineer with Places for People you will be expected to ensure all gas appliances and systems owned by the group are serviced and maintained to meet all statutory requirements, customer expectations and group procedures. Our team of Gas Engineers carry out the gas heating and hot water repairs, maintenance and servicing works for our internal and external customers in a safe manner.

As an Engineer will receive daily appointments via handheld device, and you will visit customers with prearranged appointments where you will carry out a variety of work, including service, maintenance and breakdown works as well as completing LGSR's. You will be expected to have excellent fault-finding and breakdown knowledge.

As part of this team, you will identify and record any defects found reporting parts/work required following van stock and material ordering procedures. You will maintain the tools, equipment and van provided to you and ensure they are kept in good working order. 

Your working days will typically be Monday to Friday. With a requirement for on–call on a rota basis. There may also be overtime available occasionally.

At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a basic DBS check is mandatory for this position.  

Benefits 

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls