Plumber / Heating Engineer
Upkeep – Shettleston Community Enterprises Ltd
Plumber / Heating Engineer
Salary: £36,005 Per Annum + Contributory Pension (subject to uplift April 2025) Post will also receive company vehicle and plant
40 hours per week Permanent
22 days annual leave + 15 public holidays per year (pro rata)
The Plumber / Heating Engineer will be part of Upkeep’s void property and housing maintenance team, which delivers a multi-trade service to Upkeep’s parent company, Shettleston Housing Association and other external clients.
The Plumber / Heating Engineer will deliver plumbing and heating system maintenance services to void properties, but also to tenanted homes as required.
The Plumber / Heating Engineer will answer directly to the Upkeep Contracts Managers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Plumber / Heating Engineer will:
1. Deliver a plumbing / heating maintenance service in connection with the Upkeep void property and housing maintenance service and elsewhere as required.
2. Provide a reactive maintenance service in domestic properties and commercial premises with regard to plumbing and heating works.
3. Carry out agreed performance monitoring procedures and quality control.
4. Be conversant with current Health and Safety at Work Legislation and ensure that all plumbing and heating system maintenance activities comply with the legislation.
5. Assist in the carrying out of Risk Assessments
6. Carry out any other duties appropriate to the post and in line with the needs of Upkeep.
7. Use PDA device effectively.
Person Specification
City and Guilds Plumbing /heating qualifications or equivalent.
Gas Safe Registered
CCN1 Gas Safety
CEN1 Gas boiler install service and commission
HTR1 Gas fires
CPA1 Gas flue analyser
CKR1 Cooker
WAT1 Water Heaters
Willingness to undertake appropriate training
Certificate of competence to carry out Legionella Risk Assessments
EXPERIENCE
Experience of working in a multi- trade environment
Experience of supervising apprentices
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Communication
Customer Service
Team Working
Planning & Organisational
Time Management
Abilities
Work to meet required deadlines
Work Methodically
Work on own initiative
Supervisory skills
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Commitment to Equality and Diversity
Flexibility in working arrangements (willing to work outside normal working hours when needed)
Ability to work with confidential information.
Committed to achieving and promoting high standards of customer care.
OTHER
Hold a full valid driving license to be able to travel throughout the Group’s area of operation to carry out tasks and responsibilities of the role.