Central Heating Engineer

About the job

Salary: £36,363 - £39,152 a year plus £739.50 tool allowance a year

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: Permanent

Are you a skilled central heating engineer looking for your next opportunity? Join Luton Council's dedicated Property Maintenance team and play a key role in keeping homes safe, warm, and well-maintained for our tenants and residents.

We're looking for a highly motivated Central Heating Engineer to deliver a comprehensive range of central heating works, from diagnostics and repairs to full refurbishments.

Will undertake site surveys, prepare material lists, ensure projects completed on time, to specification, within budget.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and resolving central heating faults.
• Carrying out day to day maintenance and refurbishment work.
• Working from drawings, specifications, and schedules of rates.
• Planning and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines.
• Ensuring safe working practices and compliance with Health & Safety, RIDDOR, and Transco regulations.

About you

We're seeking someone who:

• Holds an Advanced central heating apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3) OR Basic plumbing/central heating apprenticeship (NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds) plus A.C.S. Accreditation.
• Is a C.S.C.S. cardholder with demonstrable hands on experience.
• Can work independently, using initiative to assess on site problems and deliver effective solutions.
• Has excellent communication skills and can deal politely and tactfully with tenants, clients, managers, and colleagues.
• Understands the importance of equality, diversity, and providing fair services to all.
• Is physically able to carry and climb ladders, and access lofts and roofs on a daily basis.
• Holds a full driving licence and can travel between sites with tools and equipment.

What We Offer

• The chance to work in a supportive team environment.
• Opportunities to make a real difference in the community.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and development to support your career growth.

About us

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision - that no one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do.

We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.

Application Process

Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken.

Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to the role.

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits

• From 25 to 32 days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade.
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave.
• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area.
• Pension scheme: generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant.
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility).
• Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, & partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home.
• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part time hours and alternative working patterns.
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways.
• Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons.
• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel.