Job description

3 months contract with local authority

Job Purpose

The incumbent will be accountable for overseeing the delivery of gas servicing and repairs for a portfolio of 10,500 tenanted homes and 700 corporate and commercial Council-owned properties. This role involves managing Gas Engineers and Gas Surveyors, ensuring compliance with Gas Safe regulations, and maintaining effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise the operational function of the Gas teams to optimize resource utilization and ensure statutory compliance.
Oversee planned work to meet time-led agreements and cost parameters.
Collaborate with the Operations Manager-Trade Services to maintain Gas Safe registration through regular audits.
Manage 3rd party audits to enhance engineer performance and implement improvements.
Prepare estimates for work and ensure efficient use of resources including materials, plant, and vehicles.
Represent the Council at site and contract meetings, and maintain quality management systems.

Requirements

Knowledge & Experience

Extensive experience in supervising planned and responsive maintenance services for commercial and domestic properties.
Detailed knowledge of Gas Safe regulations, Oil regulations, and Building Management systems.
Familiarity with Swindon Borough Council Standing orders and Health & Safety at Work Act.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Word and Excel, and experience in LPG and estimating.
Gas Safe registered and experience in working with responsive repairs and planning IT systems.

Qualifications

Appropriate trade qualification (NVQ) or HNC/ONC Heating and Plumbing/Building Services Engineering.
Gas Safe Registration for both Commercial and Domestic installations.
Current driving licence.

Gas Servicing and Repairs Manager

Gas Servicing and Repairs Manager

Job description

3 months contract with local authority

Requirements