Gas and Heating Breakdown Engineer

Paradigm Housing Group

The Role

Overview

Perform gas servicing, diagnostics, and repairs to ensure safe, warm homes.

Key Responsibilities

  • gas servicing
  • diagnostics
  • van stock
  • paperwork
  • safety compliance
  • customer service

Tasks

Gas and Heating Breakdown Engineer – Keep homes safe, warm, and compliant across our property portfolio – Location: Chesham & High Wycombe + travel You’ll work independently across our extensive property portfolio, delivering first-class solutions with a focus on excellence. We’ll equip you with everything you need to succeed, including a fully stocked van, fuel card, mobile phone, tablet, PPE, and branded workwear. -Manage van stock and equipment effectively -Accurately complete job paperwork and reports -Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and company policies -Deliver excellent customer service with a focus on achieving first-time fixes (95%+) -Perform gas servicing, diagnostics, and breakdown repairs across domestic appliances

Requirements

  • ccn1
  • cenwat
  • htr1
  • electrical
  • g3
  • problem solving

What You Bring

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. -Confidence working independently across a mobile patch -Proven expertise in gas breakdowns across a variety of appliances -ACS Gas Qualifications: CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1, CPA1 -Competence in electrical work relating to heating systems -Unvented G3 qualification -Social housing experience -Full valid manual driving licence -Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical approach -Travel across our operating area including Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, and surrounding regions

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment. If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future. Working Hours & Additional Pay -Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover) -Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions) -Rota designed to balance manageable schedules with earning opportunities -Peer-recognition rewards platform -Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice -Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships -3 paid volunteering days in the local communities -Life cover and income protection -annual salary: £43,576 per annum -Participation in overtime and out-of-hours rota, with potential to boost base salary. -Flexible working – modern offices, free parking & EV charging -Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave -Paid professional subscription (one per year) -25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options -30+ qualified Mental Health First Aiders available to support

The Company

About Paradigm Housing Group

-Evolved from a small housing provider into a regional powerhouse, born in 1988. -Operates as a charitable Community Benefit Society, reinvesting all surplus into new homes and services. -Typical projects include affordable rental homes, shared-ownership developments, market-rent properties, and support accommodation. -Plans a merger/acquisition to expand its portfolio to nearly 30,000 homes. -Regulator-rated top tier for governance (G1) and financial viability (V1).

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Affordable Housing

Social Housing

Energy Efficiency

Sustainability

Security Clearance

-subject to basic or enhanced criminal disclosure when a conditional offer is made.