Heating Engineer

Our client has been providing buildings support to local authorities, social landlords, NHS trusts and private sector clients for over 40 years. Founded in 1979, we have a proven track record of delivering successful mechanical, electrical and security services and solutions to our commercial and domestic clients, with whom we have developed longstanding partnerships. 

They are now in need of an experienced Heating Engineer to cover London and surrounding areas.

Job Summary

To carry out servicing and remedial repairs to gas fired heating boilers within occupied and unoccupied properties. To meet the requirement and expectations of the Client or his/her representative in accordance with the Clients detailed specification, in a timely fashion and in compliance with current gas legislation.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• To have a detailed knowledge and experience of main boiler manufacturer installation and servicing requirements and instructions
• To be proficient in carrying out full commissioning of gas heating boilers and associated controls on completion of installation or servicing works
• To be able to demonstrate and have a good fault finding/diagnostic skill and to carry out necessary repairs/replacement of defective parts etc.
• To be competent of draining down and re-filling of heating system/s in order to remove and replace defective/leaking radiators or associated isolation valves
• To ensure that all work carried out complies with the relevant sections of the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act’ (risk assessment, asbestos awareness etc.)
• To take part in ‘out-of-hours’ emergency call out on a rota basis • Any other duties as reasonably requested 

The Ideal Candidate Will 

• Have good practical skills and problem-solving skills
• Have the ability to work carefully, methodically and safely
• Be able to work with minimal supervision as the majority of work is carried out in a lone working environment
• Have good communication skills both written and spoken
• Be a good team player
• Have good customer care skills
• Have a valid CSCS card
• Have experience of boiler fluing arrangements, encompassing building fabric or materials used that may have to be penetrated
• Be asbestos aware
• Be recognised and trained to work with vulnerable persons
• Have knowledge of the risk assessment process
• Be willing to work in confined spaces and at height
• Good Breakdown knowledge
• Be able to cover callout on a Rota basis
• Live within Hertfordshire Preferably 

Essential Qualifications/Skills

• Must hold current ACS qualifications (CCN1, CENWAT, CPA1, CKR1, HTR1)
• Full UK Driving Licence

If you are looking for a new challenge and the next step in your career, in addition to working for an exciting organisation then we are keen to hear from you.

In return our client is offering a salary of £37K (depending on experience) + company vehicle, mobile phone + excellent company benefits including staff discounts, pension scheme and loyalty scheme!

Please apply with your current CV email edward@projectstart.co.uk or call Ed on 07592 912021 to discuss further.

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