About The Role
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 role is a mobile role, working predominately in the Tolvaddon area. You will ideally be based within a 30 minute commute of this patch.
Key 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 our customers, ensuring the highest standard of customer service and satisfaction.
- Maintenance and Testing: Perform periodic testing and installation work, ensuring compliance with current best practices and 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.
Why Join LiveWest
At LiveWest, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our colleagues can thrive. As part of the Property Services team, you will have the opportunity to:
- Make a Difference: Contribute to the well‑being of our customers by ensuring their homes are safe and well‑maintained.
- Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a dedicated and passionate team committed to delivering high‑quality services.
We will consider an application from you if you are looking to work flexibly and this will be discussed at interview stage.
This role is being offered on a full‑time permanent basis working 40 hours per week.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.
About The Candidate
To be successful in your application for the role of Gas Engineer, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level one role and the following role‑specific skills and experience:
- 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 to ensure a safe working environment.
- IT Skills: Proficient in the use and application of mobile technology.
- Driving Licence: A full, valid UK driving licence is essential.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with LPG and Oil systems is desirable.
Qualifications Required
Desirable qualifications (to be completed within a reasonable timeframe after passing probation):
- CKR1 (Cookers)
- HTR1 (Heaters)
Required qualifications:
- CCN1 (Domestic Core Element)
- CENWAT1 (Domestic Gas Central Heating Boilers and Water Heaters)
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without a Certificate of Sponsorship.
About The Company
At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Our values guide everything we do—from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers.
Our Reward and Benefits
- Company Van: Includes a fuel card for work‑related travel.
- Full Kit: Uniform and PPE supplied for your safety and convenience.
- Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service – and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro‑rated for part‑time roles).
- Pension Contributions: Up to 9% employer contributions through our Defined Contribution scheme.
- Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a healthcare cash plan, virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, retail discounts including a Blue Light Card.
- Learning and Development: Ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
- Family Support: Policies to help you balance work and family life, including a new‑child payment.
- Wellbeing Matters: Mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
- Smarter Travel: Cycle‑to‑Work and Car Benefit schemes.
- Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.
About Us
We are one of the largest employers in the South West, with a team of 1,800 colleagues providing a wide range of services to 80,000 customers. We nurture local talent and create opportunities for people within the communities we serve.
Inclusion at LiveWest
LiveWest is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We are a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting all our colleagues and ensuring a welcoming environment.
We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.
Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard and every contribution is valued.
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