Gas and Plumbing Engineer – Housing Repairs Team
We’re seeking an experienced and dependable Gas and Plumbing Engineer to join our Housing Repairs Team and support the upkeep of homes throughout Reading.
Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About the Role
Based at our Bennet Road depot in Reading (RG2 0QX), you’ll be part of a friendly, supportive and professional team delivering essential gas and plumbing services to our tenants. As a Gas & Plumbing Engineer, you’ll carry out a mix of reactive repairs and planned maintenance, including servicing and occasional installations. Much of your work will take place in people’s homes, so your technical skills will be matched by your ability to put residents at ease and communicate clearly.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out gas repairs, servicing and plumbing works in line with legislation and safety standards
- Diagnosing faults on domestic and commercial gas and plumbing systems
- Completing installations and upgrades as required
- Carrying out minor electrical adjustments within your competence
- Ordering materials and managing supplies through approved channels
- Leaving each property safe, tidy and respected
About You
You’ll be a qualified Gas Engineer / Plumber with a recognised apprenticeship and City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent). You’ll hold current ACS qualifications (including CCN1 and relevant elements) and be Gas Safe registered, or able to become registered. You’ll have strong experience working in occupied properties, with confidence in diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs and installations on domestic and commercial systems. You’ll be comfortable working independently, planning your workload and meeting deadlines.
What We’re Looking For
- Gas Safe registered with relevant domestic and commercial experience
- Proven ability to safely install, maintain and repair gas appliances and heating systems
- Experience working in occupied properties with a customer‑focused mindset
- Calm, professional and empathetic approach with residents
- Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to work flexibly, including out‑of‑hours emergencies
Benefits
- A fully equipped council vehicle for work use
- All PPE and uniform
- Regular training and development (e.g. asbestos awareness, H&S, safeguarding)
- High‑quality tools or tool allowance
- Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service, with the option to buy additional leave
- A wide range of flexible working opportunities
- Modern working environment at 19 Bennet Road, Reading
- Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
- On‑site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
- Season Ticket Loan – a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
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