Heating Technical Officer

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction:-

• Takes responsibility for own actions, strives to deliver an excellent service to a high standard
• Takes direction from their leaders and plans their work to meet objectives.
• Actively tries to help others solve their problems, thinking about solutions which help solve the issue

What’s the role?

• To work with the Heating Manager to deliver the management of Lewisham’s statutory responsibilities in relation to all forms of heating throughout our stock, this includes gas and non-gas heating in a domestic and commercial environment.
• Delivering on the statutory regulations and liaising with contractors, customers and stakeholders.
• Working on the day-to-day service within the Compliancy team to deliver on day to day services including testing, maintenance and servicing.
• Ensure team working to ensure that all aspects of heating for Lewisham is compliant, efficient and effective.
• Ensure that contractors maintain the highest standards of Health and Safety intervening when required.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

As a Landlord, Lewisham council is legally responsible for our tenants in relation to gas safety, therefore a key part of your role is to ensure that the LGSR’s remain up to date and action taken where access to customer’s homes is being denied. You will work with the Compliance and Legal teams to ensure that we achieve 100%. In addition, work with the Heating administrator to ensure that our records are accurate and readily available. We are looking for a focused and task driven individual to lead on compliance and quality of service delivery to Lewisham residents.

Location

The job is primarily based in Lewisham, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis, the role will also include inspecting and visiting sites.

Special conditions

• Have current Domestic Gas Safe qualifications
• Relevant experience in social housing around domestic and commercial heating and hot water installations
• This role is subject to a DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Peter Whittington - Peter.Whittington@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£55,353 to £57,495 per annum, PO5

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk and an advisor will be in touch with you.

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