Gas Engineer

Eco-Babyz; Stretford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable housing provider in Stretford is seeking a Gas Engineer to join their team. The role involves servicing and installing heating systems, with an emphasis on delivering quality service to customers. Candidates should possess relevant Gas Safe registration and experience as a heating engineer, alongside strong communication skills. Benefits include a company vehicle, flexible working options, and a supportive work environment. If you are committed to making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Flexible working options

33 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan

Enhanced sick pay

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold up-to-date A.C.O.P.S. certificates and Gas Safe registration for domestic and/or commercial gas.
• Experience of working as a heating engineer.
• Knowledge of working with domestic and commercial heating systems.

Responsibilities

• Install and upgrade domestic heating systems.
• Carry out the servicing of domestic heating systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults in domestic heating and plumbing systems.

Skills

Gas Safe registration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

A.C.O.P.S. certificates

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Hours of Work: 40 per week plus participation in on‑call rota.

Closing date: 23rd January 2025.

Interviews: Beginning of February 2026.

At MSV Housing we are committed to making sure our customers have good quality safe homes and our Gas Engineers are key to making this happen.

Due to internal progression, we are looking to recruit an experienced individual to join our established team. Reporting to our Gas Qualifying Supervisor, our Gas Engineers provide assistance with the maintenance service and upkeep of the Group's properties specifically in relation to the annual gas servicing, breakdown, and installation of heating systems.

In addition, we are looking for candidates that have a passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities.

What do our Gas Engineers do

• Install and upgrade domestic heating systems in accordance with business schedules and budgets.
• Carry out the servicing of domestic heating systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults in domestic heating and plumbing systems and renew heating and plumbing fittings.
• Issue certificates for gas works in line with legislation and the Group's policy and procedures, advising the manager of any problems or issues.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with relevant legislation affecting the sector in accordance with Gas Safe and HSE.
• On a rota basis, perform emergency out‑of‑hours call‑out service for the Group's stock.

What we are looking for

• Hold up‑to‑date A.C.O.P.S. certificates and Gas Safe registration for domestic and/or commercial gas.
• Experience of working as a heating engineer.
• Experience of establishing and developing professional working relationships with internal and external customers, contractors, external partners, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of working with domestic and commercial heating systems, diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs and servicing.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

This is a hands‑on role at the heart of the service that MSV delivers to our customers, so your effective communication skills and ability to understand with empathy the diverse needs of our customers will be key. You'll be based in the communities we serve and will work under minimum supervision and as part of a team using a flexible approach.

We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. As this job is based within our property care team where you'll be entering the homes of our customers, a basic criminal records background check (free of charge to you) is required. A criminal conviction does not necessarily stop you from working with us. All decisions regarding convictions will be made on a case‑by‑case basis. Further detail on our commitment to safeguarding young people can be found in our Safeguarding policy attached alongside this vacancy's candidate pack.

We Offer a Range Of Great Benefits Including

• Company Vehicle
• Flexibility on where you work with home‑working kit provided
• 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday abut scheme.
• Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions.
• Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and much more.
• Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay.
• Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives.
• Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme.
• Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career.
• Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti‑racism, LGBTQ+, disability and long‑term health conditions, carers, and menopause.

MSV is committed to Equality and Inclusion; all applications are scored against the essential criteria of the role; however, we encourage candidates to submit an amended CV if they can do so.

MSV is also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and has a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this.

For more information about the role please visit our careers page where you will find a candidate pack and apply for the role.

If you wish to discuss the role informally, please contact Mark Doherty, Heating Compliance Manager on 07867483245.

We strongly recommend candidates to apply early.

We are passionate about inclusion and would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role.

If you are not sure whether you meet our requirements for this role, but want to apply, go ahead. We will decide whether or not you are what we are looking for.