• 37 hour working week
• The working areas of this role is local to Reading only
• A company van and monthly tool allowance are part of this role, plus the opportunity for extra earnings for overtime / call out of up to £5,000 OTE

Our team are looking for a qualified and experienced skilled Gas Engineer/Plumber, to work as part of a busy team to complete a quality repairs service to our housing stock.

About the role

To carry out Gas repairs, Servicing and Plumbing works as required for the Gas and Plumbing reactive repairs teams.

Duites will include:

• Carry out routine and emergency repairs in a safe and effective manner in accordance with all relevant regulations and legislation
• Carry out installation work and repairs on either schedule of rates, priced or daywork basis as instructed by management
• Carry out simple adjustments and disconnections to electrical equipment within agreed level of competence and training provided and in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation.
• Carry out routine and emergency repairs on plumbing/gas appliances
• Carry out occasional installation work.
• Complete all paperwork, reports, service sheets, timesheets etc legibly and return to mainoffice promptly following completion of work on a daily basis.
• The majority of work will be carried out in occupied properties so care must be exercised at all times to avoid damage to occupants' property. All tenants and other customers to be treated with courtesy and respect at all times.

You'll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you'll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading

Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees' skills are developed and used effectively

Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential

Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity

About you

This is an exceptional opportunity; as such we are looking for people with:

• Significant experience in gas installation, servicing and repair
• A good general standard of education with GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English.
• City and Guilds or equivalent qualification in plumbing/gas fitting or be able to show experience and a lower technical qualification
• Must have current ACS (where applicable) CODE - CCN1/CENWAT/CKR1/CPA1/HTR1/MET1
• Knowledge of Building Trades/Construction
• Full UK driving license

Due to a requirement in this role to be part of our call out rota, candidates need to live a reasonable distance from Reading, this proximity is crucial to ensure a quick response time during call-outs, allowing us to maintain the high level of service expected.

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you'll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
• Local Geographical area
• Tool allowence
• Company van

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Sean Donaghue - sean.donaghue@reading.gov.uk

Closing Date: 24 November 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.