Commercial Gas Engineer (Gas, Plumbing & Heating)

Vadella Bidco

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About The Position

DFP Services, part of the Vadella Group, is hiring a Gas, Plumbing and Heating Engineer for its North East region. The family-owned business provides planned and reactive maintenance, response and repair for gas heating and plumbing systems in care homes, NHS buildings, universities, local councils, sheltered housing, commercial premises and other properties throughout the region.

The engineer will diagnose faults, maintain and repair gas plant equipment and plumbing and heating systems, complete maintenance and PPM certification paperwork using a PDA system, and identify additional work that may require accurate quotations. The role involves a call-out rota of one week in four, with standby payments and enhanced overtime rates. The position is full-time and permanent, with a salary of up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. DFP Services describes itself as a supportive, growing business that invests in training and offers career development opportunities.

Requirements

• Commercial gas qualifications and experience.
• Gas Safe registration.
• CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1 and HTR1 qualifications.
• A good understanding of Health and Safety procedures.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Ability to communicate at all levels, both orally and in writing.
• General IT literacy.
• A customer-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of commercial gas experience (preferred).
• Experience working within care homes or the public sector.
• Plumbing, air conditioning or commercial plant fault-finding experience.
• A good general knowledge of electrics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, response and repair to gas heating and plumbing systems.
• Diagnose faults in boilers, water heaters, warm air systems and other equipment.
• Complete maintenance and PPM certification paperwork using the PDA system.
• Maintain and repair gas plant equipment, plumbing, heating systems and components efficiently.
• Identify additional work within or outside contractual requirements and provide accurate quotations where required.
• Complete work-related documentation accurately and on time while meeting customer expectations.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Carry out work safely and diligently, following Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate fully in training and appraisal activities as required.
• Participate in a call-out rota of one week in four.

Benefits

• Salary of up to £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Overtime paid after 40 hours, prior to out-of-hours call-outs.
• £125 per week standby payment.
• Call-outs paid at 1.5 times the rate door-to-door.
• Double time paid after midnight and on Sundays.
• Bank holiday work rewarded with overtime plus a day in lieu.
• Optional use of a company van.
• Company pension scheme.
• Company smartphone provided.
• Tablet and test equipment provided.
• Training provided.
• Career development opportunities.
• Full-time, permanent role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed