Heating Engineer (Gas)
- Employer
- Durham University
- Location
- Durham (City/Town)
- Salary
- Grade 6: Up to £36,924 per annum
- Closing date
- 26 Nov 2024
Heating Engineer (Gas)
Open-Ended/Permanent: Full Time
Contracted Hours per Week: 35
Working Arrangements: Onsite only
The University
At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.
Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer.
The Role and Department
As a member of the Estates and Facilities Directorate directly employed labour team, you will undertake mechanical repairs and maintenance work, to an agreed level, in compliance with industry standards, statutory requirements, and relevant codes of practice in a professional and customer-focussed manner.
The Estates and Facilities Directorate provides essential services to Durham University and is responsible for managing, maintaining and developing the infrastructure and building fabric of the various campuses.
Further information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.
Working at Durham
A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University, you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:
- 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year – a total of 39 days per year.
- The University closes between Christmas and New Year.
- No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
- Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- On site nursery is available and children’s clubs in the summer holidays.
- Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
- There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
- The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community.
- Discounts are available via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
- We offer generous pension schemes.
Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values
Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work.
As a University, equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University’s Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community that is supportive and inclusive. It’s important to us that all our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI.
We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role.
What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification
When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description.
Your application should cover the following criteria:
Essential Criteria
Qualifications/Experience
1. Five GCSEs at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics.
2. C&G NVQ level 3 Plumbing and Heating or equivalent
3. Minimum ACS Commercial gas qualifications COCNI, ICPN1, TPCP 1A
4. Minimum ACS Domestic gas qualification CCN1
5. Professional craftsperson with knowledge and expertise in buildings, estates services,
6. Experience of providing advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues.
7. Experience of implementing policies and procedures.
8. Full driving licence (with no more than six points).
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
9. Good spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally.
10. Strong digital competence across a range digital devices and apps including digital communication tools, Microsoft 365 applications, business systems.
11. Regulatory, local and national professional knowledge and experience of compliance.
12. Industry and regulatory knowledge supported by relevant courses or certifications.
13. Knowledge and experience of health and safety issues such as risk assessments.
14. Experience of contributing to the delivery of Mechanical Engineering Services in residential, educational or commercial buildings, estates, services.
15. Ability to solve problems and decide on and plan appropriate solutions.
16. Ability to provide support for infrastructure projects e.g. building changes.
17. Committed to continuing professional development.
18. Ability to work collaboratively with other team members to ensure the delivery of high-quality services.
19. Ability to participate in networks to share and discuss good practice and exchange information
How to apply
To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are desirable criteria, we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence.
While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.
Submitting your application
We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to ensure you receive all emails.
If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Gary Hepple, Maintenance Services Manager, gary.hepple@durham.ac.uk would be happy to speak to you.
Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement, https://www.dur.ac.uk/ig/dp/privacy/pnjobapplicants/which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.
When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.
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