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About the role

Are you a qualified Gas Engineer looking for a rewarding opportunity in the public sector?

We have an exciting role available where you will play a key part in maintaining and improving the Council’s housing stock and corporate properties.

Working under the direction of a designated Repairs Officer, you will be responsible for carrying out a variety of gas-related maintenance and repair work in line with assigned work orders.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality maintenance services and making a real difference in the community.

What will you be doing?

As a Gas Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and functionality of gas installations and maintenance across the Council’s housing stock and corporate properties.

Working independently or as part of a team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality gas services in compliance with regulations and safety standards. Key responsibilities include:

Carry out gas maintenance and repair works as specified in work orders.
Undertake gas installation and maintenance tasks within your designated area, ensuring all work aligns with current Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
Maintain the necessary qualifications, training, and industry registration to ensure compliance and competency.
Use mobile devices to complete reports, certifications, order materials, and request follow-up work.
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Gas Installation and Use Regulations 1998 and the latest Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedure.
Manage van stock of materials and ensure vehicle maintenance, including cleaning and fuel level checks.
Adhere to asbestos-related responsibilities and training requirements.
Follow safe working practices, comply with the Council’s Health & Safety policy, and ensure all PPE and tools are maintained and used appropriately.

About you

To excel in this role, you will be a qualified and registered Gas Engineer with the technical expertise and experience to carry out installations, repairs, and maintenance effectively. You will have a strong commitment to safety, customer service, and continuous professional development.

CCN1 Core Gas Safety certification.
Hold current gas registration.
Certified in CPA1, CKR1, CENWAT1, MET1, HTR1, Range Cooker, and Unvented Hot Water.
Practical experience in gas installations and repairs.
Strong awareness of health and safety regulations.
Ability to use electronic devices for reporting and work management.
Literate and numerate, with the ability to complete accurate documentation.
Excellent customer care and interpersonal skills, with a focus on delivering a high-quality service.
Motivated team player with a proactive approach to work.
Awareness and understanding of equal opportunities relevant to the role.
Valid driving licence essential for travel between work locations.
Willingness to undertake training, including CAT B asbestos training, and stay up to date with regulatory changes

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

Our key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.

We are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.

North Northamptonshire Council re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 which highlights the Council’s pledge to support the Armed Forces community. The council obtained the silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and we are now currently working towards achieving Gold status.

We aim to be a carbon neutral Council by 2030.

Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)

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