Mobile Gas Engineer — Company Van & Benefits

Are you a skilled Gas Engineer looking to make a difference in your community? Join LiveWest, the largest housing association in the South West, and help us provide high-quality homes and services to our customers. As a Gas Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our properties, ensuring they meet our high standards and customer expectations. This mobile role is predominantly based in the Frome/Glastonbury area; you will ideally be within a 30‑minute commute.

Responsibilities

• Fault Diagnosis and Repair: Diagnose and repair domestic heating systems, including fault‑finding, installation, and annual servicing.
• Quality Workmanship: Ensure all work is completed to the highest standard, complying with building regulations and safety requirements.
• Customer Service: Demonstrate a positive and professional approach to customers, ensuring the highest standard of service and satisfaction.
• Maintenance and Testing: Perform periodic testing and installation work, ensuring compliance with best‑practice guidelines.
• Health and Safety: Adhere to health and safety procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and others.
• On‑Call Participation: Take part in an out‑of‑hours on‑call structure and attend meetings and training as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Level‑one Gas Engineer certification (see candidate information pack).
• Post‑Qualification Experience: Proven experience in the gas industry with a strong understanding of responsive maintenance.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in diagnosing boiler faults, performing annual servicing, and carrying out installation work.
• Customer Focus: Experience working in customers’ homes, demonstrating a professional and positive approach.
• Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• IT Skills: Proficient in the use of mobile technology.
• Driving Licence: A full, valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with LPG and oil systems is desirable.
• CCN1 (Domestic Core Element).
• CENWAT1 (Domestic Gas Central Heating Boilers and Water Heaters).
• CKR1 (Cookers) – required to be completed within a reasonable timeframe after probation.
• HTR1 (Heaters) – required to be completed within a reasonable timeframe after probation.
• LPG (Bottled Gas).
• Part L (Energy Efficiency Qualification).
• Part G (Hot Water Safety and Efficiency).
• Water Regs WRAS.
• Unvented Hot Water.
• OFTEC (Oil Qualification).
• OFTEC or equivalent (Solid Fuel Qualification).

Benefits

• Company van with fuel card for work‑related travel.
• Full kit: uniform and PPE supplied.
• Generous annual leave: 26 days (plus bank holidays), increasing to 30 days with service length; option to purchase up to five extra days (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Pension contributions: up to 9 % employer contributions in a defined contribution scheme.
• Health benefits: cash plan (up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, Blue Light Card retail discounts.
• Learning and development: ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family support: policies to balance work and family, including a new child payment.
• Well‑being: mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, free flu jab.
• Smarter travel: cycle‑to‑work and car benefit schemes.
• Giving back: up to four paid volunteering days a year.

Please note: This role is not eligible for a Certificate of Sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without a CoS.

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