2 posts available.
The Role
At Link, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.
An opportunity has become available for a Gas Engineer to become part of C~urb’s Property Maintenance Team. The Gas Engineer will provide a high quality and efficient service, carrying out all aspects of gas servicing and maintenance to properties owned or managed by Link Group. The Gas Engineer will be responsible for identifying and recording any defects found (and make safe) in accordance with the Gas Industry Unsafe Situations Procedure and report parts and work required promptly.
All undertakings will be in line with statutory requirements, regulatory and technical standards, customer expectations and organisational procedures.
There will be a requirement to work throughout Link's areas of operation, therefore a full UK driving licence is essential. You will be able to plan your own workload and work flexibly to ensure that timescales are met. Access to a van, power tools, mobile phone, uniform, and PPE are provided.
About You
We are looking for applications from experienced, fully qualified Gas Engineers who demonstrate the highest of professional standards, especially in respect of compliance, quality and customer service.
You should have full domestic A.C.S. Qualifications to include; CPA1, CENWAT, CCN1, CKR1, HTR1, City & Guilds NVQ (ACS Aligned) Level 3 or equivalent. For natural gas domestic installations and be Gas Safe registered.
You will be able to demonstrate experience in the repair of gas systems and express knowledge of current gas regulations and the Gas Industry Unsafe situations procedures, combined with a sound technical knowledge of gas systems including fault diagnosis and rectification.
The successful postholder will have current knowledge and awareness of relevant Health and Safety requirements and an understanding of legislation and how both impact on method of work and customer needs.
It is essential that you have a knowledge of, and a commitment to, excellent customer care. Strong organisational skills with flexibility to provide a proactive and responsive service are essential for this role.
This role requires a current UK Driving Licence.
In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.
For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job information Pack above.
What’s in it for you?
As an Investor in People, we strive for continuous improvement through the management and growth of our staff, offering a wide range of training and development opportunities.
As a Link employee, you'll likely benefit from the following:
Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidated pay awards subject to terms of the scheme
35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus an additional 1 day’s pro rata holiday per year after 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 40 days per year
Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days
Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay
Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunities and funded professional membership
Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange and additional voluntary contribution options
Access to an Electric vehicle leasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme
Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits to named beneficiaries
Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping, restaurants and other services
Employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being
For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see the following link - https://www.linkhousing.org.uk/what-we-do/work-for-us/
You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure check.
Closing Date: Midnight on Friday 26 July 2024.
Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Friday 9 August 2024 at Link’s Falkirk Office.
How to Apply
Our online application method is the most efficient way to apply and can be started by clicking the “Apply Now” button on our website.
We can offer suitable alternative methods to apply if requested.
If you wish to provide your CV alongside your online application please email this to jobs@linkhaltd.co.uk
We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion. Our offices are fully accessible to wheelchair users and, as a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
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