Gas Engineer

Gas Engineer Location: Givetwise, Weston‑Super‑Mare, England, United Kingdom 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. About the role 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. 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 high 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 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 if you are looking to work flexibly; this will be discussed at interview stage. Role: Full time, permanent basis working 40 hours per week. For further information about this role and LiveWest, please view our candidate information pack. 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 CCN1 (Domestic Core Element). CENWAT1 (Domestic Gas Central Heating Boilers and Water Heaters). Desirable: CKR1 (Cookers) – required within reasonable timeframe after probation. Desirable: HTR1 (Heaters) – required within 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) Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without a Certificate of Sponsorship. Benefits and Rewards Company Van with fuel card for work‑related travel. Full kit – uniform and PPE supplied. Generous annual leave – 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service; option to purchase up to 5 extra days (prorated for part‑time roles). Pension contributions – up to 9% employer contributions with Defined Contribution scheme. Health benefits – healthcare cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, Blue Light Card. Learning and development – ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities. Family support – policies including new child payment. Well‑being – 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. About LiveWest LiveWest is one of the largest employers in the South West, with 1,800 colleagues providing services to 80,000 customers. Our values guide everything we do – collaboration, delivering exceptional services, supporting colleagues and building brighter futures. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming people of all backgrounds. Inclusion at LiveWest We are a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible workplace and actively work to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr