Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Gas Engineer

Ipswich - covering Ipswich and the surrounding area

£40,007 - £42,112 per year

40 hours per week

We are looking for a qualified domestic Gas Engineer who can work as part of our team and on their own, while completing a defined workload of service, repair and installation jobs per day. You will join our Gas Maintenance team, to assist with delivering high quality gas servicing and maintenance of heating systems for our customers. This role will also include On Call duties every 4 to 5 weeks covering sites across Ipswich and the surrounding areas.

The role of Gas Engineer will include:

• Carrying out fault fixing, servicing and installation of gas central heating, oil heating and air source heating systems
• Responding positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations
• Resolving problems or set in to motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
• Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, CPA1, HTR1, Unvented - G3 Certificate, Water Regulations (WRAS) or currently undertaking the qualification. If you have a lower level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group, we would still welcome an application
• Domestic ACS qualifications and OFTEC oil qualifications are desirable
• Previous experience in a similar domestic gas servicing and maintenance role is essential
• The ability to work alone on a variety of different boiler types and systems
• Have a proactive approach to health and safety, creating a safe environment for all
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving license

As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.

About us

Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £40,007 per annum (rising to £42,112 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)

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Closing Date: 22 October 2024

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers' needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary's commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.