Gas Engineer​/Plumber

Gas Engineer / Plumber

Join a growing facilities management organisation delivering planned and reactive gas and plumbing maintenance across healthcare, education and other properties. Current domestic gas qualifications, F-Gas and plumbing competence are essential.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you:
Plumbing Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Service Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Heating Engineer, Gas Service Engineer, Plumbing & Heating Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Commercial Plumber

Benefits include a company van and fuel card, training and development opportunities, life insurance and a contributory pension.

SALARY: £39,000 to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION:

Oldham, Greater Manchester, North West England

JOB TYPE:
Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS:

42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30–17:00. Flexibility is required for out-of-hours and weekend work, with compensation

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing estates team as a Gas Engineer / Plumber supporting a varied portfolio of healthcare, education and other properties.

The Gas Engineer / Plumber will take ownership of planned and reactive gas, plumbing and heating maintenance, fault finding, installations, commissioning and water-system tasks while working to service standards and safety requirements.

Working alongside engineering colleagues and other trades, the Gas Engineer / Plumber will help maintain high standards across the estate, keep accurate records and support collaborative projects.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the Gas Engineer / Plumber include:

* Gas Servicing and Maintenance:
Service, maintain and commission domestic and commercial gas installations

* Plumbing Installation and Repairs:
Carry out plumbing installation, maintenance and reactive repairs across domestic and commercial properties

* Planned and Reactive Maintenance:
Complete PPM, troubleshooting and reactive work on domestic water and heating systems in line with service requirements

* Mechanical First and Second Fix:
Install radiators, baths, shower trays, WCs, wash hand basins and associated pipework

* Water Treatment and Testing:
Carry out or oversee L8 sampling, TMV fail-safe testing and related water treatment activities

* Plant and Equipment Installation:
Assist with installing and modifying boilers, cold water storage tanks, unvented hot water cylinders and booster sets

* Parts, Stock and Records:
Order parts and supplies, liaise with suppliers, maintain van stock and complete required paperwork and engineering-system updates

* Team and Site Support:
Work collaboratively with the engineering team and other trades, undertake capable general labouring tasks and respond to emergency situations

* Standards and Communication:
Maintain professional work standards, communicate effectively and work with minimal supervision using sound organisation and time management

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

* F-Gas qualification with appropriate practical experience

* Current domestic gas qualifications

* NVQ Level 2 6089 Mechanical Engineering Services – City & Guilds trade qualification (or equivalent recognised competency in the required trade)

* Previous domestic and commercial plumbing maintenance experience

* Previous commercial gas experience

* Valid UK driving licence

* Relevant experience and/or qualifications in working at height and health and safety, with the ability to work routinely in line with health and safety requirements

* Competence completing PPM paperwork, inspection sheets, RAMS and related records

* Good working knowledge of…