Gas Manager

Directorate: Housing Regeneration and Operations Section: Repairs and Maintenance Service
Location: Alton House
Grade: Level 13
Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us: We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future.

Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city.

And that's where you come in.

We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource.

The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent.

We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on why work for us.

The Role

Stoke on Trent City Councils Repairs and Maintenance Service are looking for a Gas Manager to join the team, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, compliant and effect delivery of gas services across the service.

You will be responsible for managing the gas section within the Repairs and Maintenance service to cover compliance and repairs for approximately 17,500 domestic and 600 public buildings.

You'll manage resources, maintain accurate records, provide technical expertise, drive process improvements, and carry out inspections, while staying up to date with emerging regulations and supporting emergency responses when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary duty holder for 'Gas Safe' registration, working closely with the certification body to ensure full compliance
• Oversee the delivery of gas services and projects, ensuring statutory compliance, adherence to specifications including health and safety, site security and financial controls
• Deliver all work in line with legislation, RMS standards, reporting requirements, risk management processes, financial regulations and corporate governance expectations
• Maintain records, ensuring they are accurate and up to date including gas certifications, Gas Safe audits, SHE inspections
• Carry out inspections of gas installations, repair and maintenance works

About You

• Hold a relevant qualification at NVQ level 4 or equivalent with significant experience of managing gas services
• Hold a current CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme qualification
• Experience of working within a 'Gas Safe' management position
• Have a good understanding of workplace health and safety legislation including COSHH, IEE, CDM and Building Regulations
• Experience in managing social housing projects, refurbishment, public building and commercial premises gas services

What we offer

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here.

For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Wesley Walker, Wesley.walkerstoke.gov.uk. Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority.

If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements.

If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.

We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.