Gas Technician

We are seeking a Gas Technician as part of our Compliance service within Building Services of the Housing, Neighbourhood and Building Services Directorate.
The role will have responsibility for ensuring that the Council meet its statutory compliance duties with regards to gas safety to its stock of 17,000 HRA residential dwellings and 900 corporate assets.
The role will support the M&E and Lifts Contracts Manager to oversee the gas servicing and repairs contract ensuring that servicing, repairs and maintenance are undertaken correctly to the portfolio.


Skills:

The ideal candidate is someone who will:
1 Have ACS domestic gas qualifications in CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1 and HTR1, together with relevant practical experience in a similar role.

2 Have an excellent working knowledge of applicable legislation and guidance, specifically the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, COSHH Regulations 2022, The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 and RIDDOR.

3 Have technical knowledge of gas appliances and be able to advise around their design, installation, maintenance and management.

4 Have experience of auditing and reviewing certificates and works to gas appliances.

5 Have experience of using relevant data management systems, to hold and monitor documentation.

6 Have experience of managing contractors, preferably with knowledge of schedule of rates contracts.

7 Ability to use different IT packages including Microsoft (Excel, Word and Project) to analyse data, prepare reports, correspondence and specifications, AutoCAD to prepare drawings and bespoke PCC repairs and maintenance database to input repairs and stock data.

8 Have excellent communication skills, being able to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders, to be able to advice and support them around their responsibilities and duties around Gas Safety.

9 Personally demonstrate, develop and work in accordance with the value and behaviours set out in the PCC Behaviour Framework.

10 Have a driving licence and provide a car for work to be able to effectively travel to assets as necessary.