Heating Installation Engineer
- Recruiter
- Adactus Housing Group LTD
- Location
- Leigh, Greater Manchester
- Salary
- £28,943 - £34,100 per annum. Salary scale 30 - 36.
- Posted
- 06 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 23 Jan 2017
- Ref
- AHG-395
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Overall aim of the job:
To carry out domestic installation and upgrade of gas central heating systems. You will provide an excellent level of customer service whilst working to the highest standards of efficiency, safety and customer satisfaction. The role may also include elements of gas servicing and repair work.
MAIN TASKS OR ACTIVITIES
- To carry out domestic installation and upgrade of gas central heating systems including commissioning and completion of all relevant gas certification and Benchmark documentation.
- To carry out gas safety checks; boiler/ central heating repairs and other associated plumbing repairs to the Groups’ properties, as directed by the Heating Programme Co-ordinator or Gas Installation Manager.
- To ensure all works are carried out to a high quality standard, in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations, Health and Safety Regulations, Building Regulations, British Standards and all other appropriate legislation.
- Undertake all work as directed by the Heating Programme Co-ordinator or Gas Installation Manager. Advise Heating Programme Co-ordinator or Gas Installation Manager of any work which cannot be completed during that visit. Promptly complete records of work completed or delayed due to no access, awaiting materials or any other reason.
- Inspect items of disrepair. Assess options for repair and/or replacement, and remedy disrepair in the most appropriate manner. Take responsibility for quality of finished job, life expectancy of repair, and quality of service to customer.
- Check and ensure that all places where work is carried out have a safe working environment for work to proceed. Report unsafe working conditions to a Manager immediately and do not start work on the job unless instructed to do so by a Manager.
- Act as the Group’s contact with its tenants and residents regarding property issues, arranging appointments with the Heating Programme Co-ordinator as and when required.
- Report any incidents of concern regarding tenants and residents to the Gas Installation Manager immediately.
- Make good disturbed structures/finishes of a minor nature and report to Heating Programme Co-ordinator or Gas Installation Manager, where other trades persons are required to make good.
- Clear all work areas and remove rubbish after completion of work.
- Report any instances of damage caused to tenant's property to the Gas Installation Manager.
- Effectively communicate with other staff members, residents, contractors etc either over the telephone, by e-mail or in person.
- Assist other members of the Maintenance Team in the execution of work requiring more than one operative.
- Use, maintain, clean and store all tools, equipment, vans and first aid boxes etc., provided by the Group, in accordance with manufacturers/suppliers instructions. Bring to the attention of the Gas Installation Manager any items which are damaged, unfit for use, or need servicing immediately.
- Order, collect and take delivery of materials and plant hire equipment required for completion of maintenance work.
- Seek and implement service improvements to meet the needs of internal and external customers when possible in consultation with a Manager.
- Carry out all duties in accordance with relevant legislation affecting the construction/maintenance industry, and in particular, the health and safety legislation within the parameters of the tasks and duties.
- Attend regular training and technical updates as instructed by the Group within the parameters of the tasks and duties.
- Provide cover for team members when they are absence from work as and when required.
- Supervise trainees during daily operations and provide training, coaching and guidance by sharing on the job skills and experience. Check work after each completed task and report on operative’s performance to the relevant Gas Installation Manager when required.
- Attend regular team meetings and performance review meetings as required.
- Use any transport provided by the Group in accordance with all road traffic and highways laws both during the outside normal working hours.
- Use, re-charge batteries, and store mobile telephones provided by the Group.
- Where necessary provide information to the Group’s insurers.
- Carry out all duties in accordance with the Groups policies and procedures and Financial Regulations.
- Follow all Group policies and procedures in accordance with the role and attend Mandatory training when requested to ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures.
- Ensure you work in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and the Equality & Diversity Policy at all times.
- Carry out any duty which may be, from time to time, requested by Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive or Director commensurate with the post.