Gas Engineer

Operational Grade 5: £15.02 p/h (£30,070.04 per annun)

The Opportunity  

This post represents an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s Estate and Campus Services Directorate.  The Directorate is responsible for delivering a comprehensive, efficient and customer focused service across a diverse range of activities to the Keele University community. 

The successful candidate will assist with the operation, maintenance, fault finding, testing, repair and modification of domestic and commercial water installations, natural gas fired boilers, water heater and distribution systems and installations, internal and external drainage installations, rain water collection and disposal systems, providing the highest level of customer service across the University’s estate. 

You will have completed a formal apprenticeship & possess a City & Guilds certificate or equivalent and have Domestic and/or Commercial Gas qualifications. The successful applicant will have post qualification experience along with excellent organisation, planning, communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work well within a team 

The Benefits 

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:   

• Competitive rate of pay 
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave   

• Excellent staff pension scheme    
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development    
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery     
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site   
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility) 

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.   

The University  

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.  With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.  Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/  

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.  

Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider. 

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