Gas Engineer

Location:

Givetwise, Weston–Super–Mare, England, United Kingdom

About the Role
Are you a skilled Gas Engineer looking to make a difference in your community? Join Live West, 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 is a mobile role, working predominately in the Taunton area, ideally within a 30‑minute commute.

• 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.

• 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 full‑time permanent, working 40 hours per week.

• 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.

• CCN1 (Domestic Core Element).
• CENWAT1 (Domestic Gas Central Heating Boilers and Water Heaters).
• Desirable: CKR1 (Cookers) – required within a reasonable timeframe after probation.
• Desirable: HTR1 (Heaters) – required within a reasonable timeframe after probation.
• Desirable: LPG (Bottled Gas).
• Desirable:
  Part L (Energy Efficiency Qualification).
• Desirable:
  Part G (Hot Water Safety and Efficiency).
• Desirable:
  Water Regs WRAS.
• Desirable:
  Unvented Hot Water.
• Desirable: OFTEC (Oil Qualification).
• Desirable: OFTEC or equivalent (Solid Fuel Qualification).

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 without a CoS.

• Company Van – includes a fuel card for work‑related travel.
• Full Kit – uniform and PPE supplied.
• Generous Annual Leave – start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service; option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Pension Contributions – up to 9% employer contributions with a Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks – health‑care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), 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 balance work and family life, including a new‑child payment.
• Well‑being Matters – mental‑health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel – Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back – up to four paid volunteering days a year.

Live West is one of the largest employers in the South West, with a workforce of 1,800 people serving 80,000 customers. We pride ourselves on nurturing local talent and creating opportunities within the communities we serve.

Live West is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are Inclusive Employers, Disability Confident, and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We actively promote equal opportunity and eliminate discrimination at all levels.