Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
Gas Trade Supervisor
Based at Hindle House, Banbury – covering the Midlands
£45,764 - £48,172 per year
40 hours per week
We have an opportunity for an experienced Gas Trade Supervisor to join our Gas team, based in Banbury. The role involves delivering a high quality Gas Operations Service that meets contract and service specifications along with customer expectations. You will be responsible for managing a team of 12 Gas Engineers carrying out domestic gas servicing, repairs, installations, callouts and voids gas work. Some oil and renewables work will also be covered. Day to day duties will include helping and supporting the gas engineers, conducting quality audit checks and visiting engineers in the area. A van will be provided for travel and training will be given as and when required.
The role of Gas Trade Supervisor will include:
* Managing, developing, and monitoring the performance of your team in line with Gas legislative and regulatory requirements, helping towards the group achieving 100% compliance and providing a cost-effective and efficient service to tenants and customers
* Working with Gas Planning to look at ways we can make efficiencies making sure the engineers are working in real time and addressing any issues as they arise
* Liaising with your team making sure we are reporting and dealing with safeguarding, welfare and health and safety issues reporting these through the appropriate channels
* Assisting in the recruitment process of new staff, attending interviews, completing inductions etc.
* Managing/monitoring new installations, checking heating surveys and POJ are being sent in real time, booking appointments with tenants, ordering materials, on-site inspections of work to ensure we are achieving the desired standard.
* Managing resources effectively, ensuring tools and equipment are maintained by staff and stock requests are within agreed budgets
* Keeping up to date with Gas safe technical bulletins and Gas regulations and provide necessary updates to your team
Skills and experiences:
* To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to ACS, CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, CPA1, HTR1, Unvented - G3 Certificate and Water Regulations (WRAS), or currently undertaking the qualification. If you have a lower level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group, we would still welcome an application.
* Experience in the managing of staff
* Proven experience of analysing and diagnosing complex problems and implementing effective solutions
* Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
* Previous experience working in a social housing setting is essential
* This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.
About us
Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. A223s part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
* 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
* A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
* Life Assurance
* Employee Advice Service including counselling
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Voluntary health plans
* Employee discounts
* Wellbeing support and tools
* Employee recognition scheme
* Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
* £45,764 per annum (rising to £48,172 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
For more information please
(if the link is unavailable please visit the Sanctuary careers website)
Closing Date: 10 February 2025
If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Building Equality and Diversity
Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.