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Places for People – Qualified Gas Engineer
We're hiring a qualified Gas Engineer, offering a company van and consistent work within your Community. Places for People is one of the UK’s largest housing providers and has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 50 Best Workplaces. We are committed to creating inclusive Communities and improving lives through high-quality, customer-focused services.
You’ll be working locally, making a real difference to the homes and neighbourhoods we operate in.
What You’ll Get
- Use of a company van with fuel card
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with options to buy and sell
- Overtime opportunities available
- Core working hours: 08:00-16:30 (Monday–Friday)
- Tools, uniform, iPad, mobile phone, and PPE provided
- Pension with matched contributions up to 7% (automatic enrolment)
- Permanent, secure employment
- Consistent workload within your dedicated area
- Bonus scheme (up to 2% for colleagues)
- Death in Service benefit
- Sick pay
What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out gas servicing, maintenance, and installation across domestic properties
- Working in full compliance with gas safety regulations and health & safety standards
- Participating in an on-call rota as required
- Managing van stock to maximise first-time fix rates
- Collaborating with teams to meet service targets
- Recording work activity and compliance documentation
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What Your Day Could Look Like
- Following a structured schedule for servicing, maintenance, and installation work
- Travelling between jobs in your company van
- Working independently or with a team of tradespeople
- Direct customer engagement in homes
- Completing work efficiently while prioritising compliance & safety
Where You’ll Work
You’ll be operating across:
- Occupied homes
- Void (empty) properties
- A range of domestic properties in your local area
- Vulnerable customer environments
Essential Criteria (Must Meet All)
✅ ACS gas qualifications and Gas Safe registration ✅ Experience as a Gas Engineer (preferably in social housing/domestic properties) ✅ Full UK driving licence ✅ Prepared to be based within the BL postcode area
Nice to Have (Not Essential)
- Experience in meeting service KPIs
- Strong fault-finding skills
Our Hiring Process
We move quickly and aim to interview suitable candidates as soon as possible. If successful, you’ll complete an induction programme covering our systems and ways of working.
Important Information
✔ A Basic DBS check is required ✔ Possible work across surrounding areas may arise
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Safeguarding Commitment
At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We protect children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm, abuse, or neglect. Our recruitment includes DBS checks to ensure a safe working environment.
Equal Opportunities & Veterans Support
🏴 Armed Forces Covenant: Guaranteed interview for eligible candidates. 🦿 Disability Confident (Level 2 Employer): Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants meeting criteria. 🧠 Neurodivergent-Friendly: Guaranteed interview for neurodiverse applicants meeting criteria.
Next Steps – Are You Ready?
If you’re looking for a stable, rewarding role with consistent work, impactful benefit packages, and community-focused impact, apply today!
Apply Now: Follow our simple 5-minute online process by uploading your CV and a short statement explaining how you meet the role’s requirements. For questions, email: recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk. For existing customers: Support with your application is available at skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.
Note: Applications may be reviewed early if receiving high-quality candidates. Apply promptly!
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