Gas Operative / Engineer

May 7, 2021 | Comments Off on Gas Operative / Engineer

Gas Operative / Engineer


Location: Hackney, London

Business Area: Housing Maintenance - Grainger Trust Partnership

Contract: Permanent, full time


Make a difference with the Housing Maintenance Experts


Kier Housing Maintenance (HM) have long standing partnership agreements with housing associations, local authorities and private landlords to conduct responsive repairs and planned maintenance across various sites. Our commitment to our clients has resulted in us being shortlisted for Contractor of the Year at the UK Housing Awards 2020.

To support our Grainger Trust Partnership, we are now recruiting for a Gas Operative / Engineer to join us in East London, reporting to the Gas Manager, to assist with gas servicing & breakdowns.


Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will undertake gas servicing, repairs, testing, heating installation and maintenance work to provide high quality, 'right first time', cost effective building services to the business and its customers.

You will be expected to conduct work in accordance with current legislation, British Standards, Codes of Practice, safe systems of work and recognised industrial standards for such work, minimising damage to the fabric of the property, and adhere to the Kier Group Safety, Health and Environment Management System ('KGSHEMS') requirements at all times


What do we need from you?

You should hold relevant qualifications (i.e. NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent, CCN1, CPA1, CEN1,HTR1, WAT1, CKR1), and have worked in housing maintenance environments.


What will you receive?

You can expect a competitive salary and a strong benefits package that includes:

  • Free Life Assurance
  • Access to our valuable pension scheme - Kier Retirement Savings Plan
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Options to participate in Cycle2Work and Payroll Giving schemes
  • Two employee Share Scheme options
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers
  • Plus, many more benefits geared to your wellbeing


Pre-employment checks


It's worth remembering that if you are successful, we'll undertake the relevant / standard pre-employment checks after you have been offered a job. This includes taking up your references, verifying your right to work in the UK, verifying your driving licence (if applicable) and a health assessment.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case by case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.


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Being part of Kier means living our values of being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused. We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.

Kier is an inclusive employer.