Job Description

Job Advert

Plumbing & Heating Gas Engineer

Contract hours

: 39

Basis:

Full time

Salary

: 38,000

Location:

Uppingham School

Closing date

: 28 May 2025, 11:59 pm

We are seeking a reliable and qualified Gas Engineer to undertake maintenance tasks across the Uppingham School estate.

You will be responsible for repairs to domestic and commercial heating systems in a range of buildings and will conduct periodic servicing and maintenance of boiler systems, PRVs, and expansion vessels, completing all works in accordance with gas safe regulations.

To keep track of your work, you will use the school's computer aided facilities management system, using a tablet to receive, respond to, and complete jobs with correct notes and recommendations.

You will also be involved in heating replacement projects with support from the wider Estates team, including the installation of new pipework, services and fittings.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need practical knowledge and experience of working with heating and ventilation systems, water hygiene, and plumbing.

A thorough understanding of gas legislation and knowledge and understanding of developing heat pump technology and heating system controls is equally important.

You will also be experienced in a variety of pipework; iron, copper, lead, plastic and associated fittings, and will have good awareness of health & safety regulations, including COSHH, asbestos awareness, and safe working practices.

The following qualifications are also essential requirements for this role:

Current ACS qualifications or equivalent: CCN1, CENWAT & HTR1 City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in a relevant mechanical discipline or equivalent experience Gas Safe Registered Valid UK Driving Licence


Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All positions at the School are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, therefore ALL convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered 'spent' under the Act) MUST be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. All information given will be treated as confidential and each case will be taken on its merits. Failure to disclose this information may result in the withdrawal of an offer of employment or immediate termination of employment.

Uppingham School is an equal opportunities employer.

You may have experience of the following: Gas Engineer (Estates), Heating & Gas Maintenance Engineer, School Estates Gas Engineer, Domestic & Commercial Heating Engineer, Mechanical Services Engineer, Heating Systems Maintenance Engineer, Plumbing & Heating Technician, Gas Safe Engineer, Mechanical Operative (Gas & Heating), Facilities Maintenance Gas Engineer, etc.

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