Heating Engineer jobs in Hertford

HTS (Property & Environment) Ltd provides housing/commercial repairs & maintenance and environmental services to the tenants and residents of Harlow

We provide a positive, professional environment where everyone is supported to grow, develop, and reach their potential.

We are looking for a Gas Safe Registered Commercial Heating Technician who is ACS/commercial qualified (or equivalent) to work in our Repairs and Maintenance Department to undertake gas fitting duties and repairs & maintenance work in accordance with the Gas Safety Regulations 1998 in properties owned by the council, along with carrying out basic plumbing work associated with boiler/plant rooms. Full UK clean driving licence is essential. Must be able to work on unvented and be able to fault find electrical/ rectify commercial components.

1 week in 4 – 24hr call out (additional to basic salary).

We offer attractive terms of employment including 26 days` annual leave (plus bank holidays),

Job Purpose

• Undertake fitting of gas and solid fuel central heating systems in domestic properties in accordance with the gas safety regulations 1998
• Carry out maintenance work as required

Duties

Key Performance Area 1: Quality/Delivery

• Carry out all duties in accordance with the Gas Safety Regulations 1998, with particular reference to soundness testing, installation procedures, flues and ventilation
• Apply knowledge regarding the correct installation practices and procedures for domestic gas appliances
• Apply correct procedures for tracing and repairing gas escapes
• Apply knowledge of emergency controls in domestic premises
• Carry out pressure testing and purging domestic services
• Install all types of gas fired systems
• Carry out basic plumbing work on mains water (after stop tap)
• Ensure that all associated documentation can be accounted for
• Collect job orders and keep pre-arranged appointments

Key Performance Area 2: Customer Service/Focus

• Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues/clients/customers and work as part of a team
• Dealing courteously and efficiently with the general public to meet the needs of the Service user
• Understand and be committed to customer care

Key Performance Area 3: Safety

• Maintain a safe working environment
• Knowledge of relevant Health & Safety Legislation / Asbestos
• Ensure tools are kept in good working order and serviced regularly

Key Performance Area 4: CSR

• Contribute to the improvement of the environment

Other Responsibilities

• All duties and responsibilities should be carried out in accordance with agreed HTS Policy and Procedures, having regard for the business policy commitments to efficient service provision, promotion of Equal Opportunities and diversity, a Health & safety culture, a customer focused approach and good employee relations
• Any other duties and responsibilities as may be determined after consultation between management and the post-holder, having at all times full regard for the service area's competitiveness, efficiency and general viability
• Ensure your business area is presented in a manner that reflects the HTS image/values
• Recognise health & safety matters as the highest priority in any job, task or work in which you are involved
• Work in a manner that will not endanger yourself or others through own actions
• Adhere to instructions and inform appropriate management if any health and safety conditions which may be considered unsafe are identified

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and technical ability

Essential

• Experience of installing various heating systems
• Unvented qualification
• First Aid experience/qualification
• Working at Height experience/qualification
• ACS - CNNI accreditation:
• Domestic Boilers, Flues and Cookers

Desirable

• Have an awareness of equality and diversity and how it impacts on the role and service users
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety

Communication

• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work under their own initiative with excellent communication and customer facing skills
• Customer service skills
• Able to use PDA/Mobile apps to message, store and record job details and communication.

Working with others

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

General

• Professional appearance
• Hold a valid full driving licence

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £36,234.94 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have substantial experience as a commercial Gas Engineer?
• Do you have experience in electrics/fault finding and rectification?
• Do you hold an Unvented qualification?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/03/2025