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Commercial Gas Engineer Chelmsford - With travel into London Up to 60K + Van + Fuel + Bonuses About the Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Commercial Gas Engineer to join my clients growing team, providing planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, fault finding, and installation work across a portfolio of commercial properties throughout London. The commercial gas engineer will work independently and as part of a wider engineering team to ensure commercial gas systems and associated plant are maintained to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on commercial gas appliances and systems. Diagnose faults and complete reactive maintenance and repairs efficiently. Service, maintain, and repair commercial boilers, water heaters, warm air units, radiant tube heaters, and associated gas equipment. Undertake minor installation and replacement works where required. Complete all statutory testing and certification in line with current regulations. Ensure all work complies with Gas Safety Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, and company procedures. Produce accurate service reports, risk assessments, and maintenance records using electronic job management systems. Liaise professionally with clients, site managers, and colleagues. Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota (where applicable). Identify opportunities for remedial works and report recommendations. Essential Requirements Valid Commercial Gas qualifications including relevant ACS certifications (such as CODNCO1, COCN1, ICPN1, TPCP1A, CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1). Proven experience working on commercial gas systems. Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills. Good understanding of commercial heating systems and controls. Full UK Driving Licence. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively. Desirable Qualifications LPG qualifications. F-Gas certification. Electrical knowledge or relevant qualifications. Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS). Experience working within schools, healthcare, retail, or commercial office environments. Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Working Safely). Skills & Attributes Strong attention to detail. Reliable, professional, and safety-focused. Excellent problem-solving ability. Flexible approach to working across multiple sites. Good IT skills for digital reporting. Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. Please apply to learn more. It is not possible to contact everyone due the volume of applications. If you have not heard back within 14 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. If you require any adjustments or assistance applying, please get in touch.

Housing Support Officer Preston 28,000 Rising to 30,000 + Mileage We are looking for a Housing Support Officer to join our expanding team. This rewarding role focuses on supporting asylum seekers through their right-to-work application process with the Home Office. You will provide both practical and emotional support, address safeguarding and welfare needs, monitor wellbeing, and keep accurate records for compliance. Every day is different, and while the role can be challenging, it is also highly rewarding for someone who is resilient, empathetic, and people focused This role is responsible for delivering a high-quality housing management and support service to service users, combining property management with person-centred support. The post holder will manage a portfolio of homes within an assigned region, ensuring properties are maintained to contractual standards while safeguarding the welfare and wellbeing of all service users. The role involves coordinating move-ins, move-outs, voids and inspections, monitoring compliance with key performance indicators, and identifying and managing risks. Through regular assessments and engagement, the post holder will identify service users' support needs, provide advice and assistance, and work collaboratively with internal teams, external agencies, care providers and community organisations to ensure appropriate support is in place. The role requires cultural awareness, professional boundaries, resilience, accurate record keeping, performance reporting, and a flexible approach, including supporting colleagues and undertaking ad hoc projects as required. Role Criteria: Support asylum seekers throughout their application process, ensuring welfare and safeguarding needs are met Provide practical and emotional support to individuals and families Identify needs and put in place support packages to promote independence Work with vulnerable and diverse client groups, including those with mental health needs or challenging behaviours Carry out risk assessments and maintain accurate records for audits and compliance Communicate effectively with colleagues, service users, local authorities, and partner organisations Maintain professional boundaries while being approachable, empathetic, and supportive Work independently, showing resilience and initiative Flexible and willing to travel between sites Hold a full UK driving licence This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. To learn more, please apply. Due the volume of applications, it is not possible to contact everyone, if you have not heard back within 14 days please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. If you require adjustments or assistance with your application. Please get in touch.