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Plumbing & Heating Gas Engineer

Job details

Contract hours: 39
Basis: Full time
Salary: £38,000
Location: Uppingham School
Closing date: 14 March 2025, 12:00 am

Description

We are seeking a self-motivated and reliable qualified Gas Engineer to undertake predominantly reactive maintenance across the Uppingham School estate.

You will also provide support with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks and small project works.

Your responsibilities will include repairs to heating systems in a range of buildings, servicing and maintenance of boiler systems, PRVs, and expansion vessels, as well as working on heating replacement projects with support from the wider Estates team, including installation of new pipework, services and fittings.

You will need to use the school’s computer aided facilities management (CAFM) system, through use of a tablet, to receive, respond to, and complete PPM jobs with correct notes and recommendations.

To be considered for this key role, you will need:

Current ACS qualifications or equivalent: CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1 & HTR1 (essential)
City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in a relevant mechanical discipline or equivalent experience (essential)
Gas Safe Registered (essential)
Valid UK Driving Licence (essential). A vehicle will be provided for commuting to and from home, and for completing tasks around the school

You will also need practical knowledge and experience of working with heating and ventilation systems, water hygiene, and plumbing, as well as an understanding of gas legislation.

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.

Working at Uppingham

Uppingham is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school. Our community is made up of talented people offering a diverse range of experiences. We welcome applications from candidates who are both experienced and new to working within the independent education sector.