JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
Commercial Heating Engineer
Base Location
Manchester
Business Unit/Area
Public Buildings
Reporting To Job Title
Contract Leader
Date of Issue
October 2015
Objectives
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To provide Day 2 Day repairs, servicing and maintenance of Gas and Oil fired
heating appliances within Public Buildings and commercial premises and associated
plant and equipment in accordance with the relevant safety regulations and
departmental procedures.
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Ad hoc duties as necessary to meet the collaborative working relationship with the
business client and general public.
Specific Responsibilities
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Repair or replace components on commercial heating systems
Repair or replace components on commercial gas / oil fired heating appliances
Locate and repair leaks on heating systems
Trace, diagnose and repair faults on gas / oil fired heating appliances
Carry out programmed maintenance and servicing on commercial heating systems
Carry out programmed maintenance and servicing on gas / oil fired heating
appliances
Trace, diagnose and repair faults on domestic hot water systems
Repair or replace components associated with heating controls
Participate in a 24/7 out of hours roster
To undertake multi skilling tasks and other maintenance work on site as required
including work in listed buildings
Carry out repairs and maintenance on non gas elements of district heating
installations
Carry out routine safety checks
Maintain and replenish impress stock
Drive and be responsible for a Company vehicle within the business’s regulations /
instructions as required
Complete all necessary associated work documentation and certification both
electronically and manually
Obtain Client’s signatures for completed work
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Liaise with Clients/Customers when arranging and carrying out work, having full
regard to their needs
Work from verbal, written and electronic instructions, risk assessments, drawings,
diagrams, sketches, calculations using measuring equipment where appropriate
Assess, plan and request parts and materials required to carry out the work
Report to the Contract Leader any faulty appliances installations or equipment
which do not comply with the current safety regulations
Operate all machinery and equipment in a safe and correct manner using all safety
devices and practices
Handle and transport materials in a safe working manner
Ensure work areas are left in a clean and safe manner on completion of work
Look after tools, materials and equipment guarding against loss or theft and
making them ready for use when required
Report finding of asbestos through the business’s Asbestos Procedure
Supervise and control apprentices, educating them to the standards expected by
the business, ensuring they work in a safe and efficient manner
To carry out appropriate alternative work as and when required
To record and document work activities / deliveries
The post holder must carry out his/her duties in accordance with the business’s
Equal Opportunities and No Smoking Policies
To carry out all duties in accordance with safety regulations and Health and Safety
procedures
Read, Understand and Comply with the HSEQ Policy and Procedures
Always work in accordance with any Risk Assessment, Method Statement,
Manufacturer’s Instructions or Safe System of Work
Comply with the DSE Regulations
Ensure that relevant Task Specific Risk Assessments are available for tasks such as
Work at Height, Electrical, Gas, COSHH and Manual Handling etc. and that training
is current and in place
Develop a concern for personal safety and the safety of others
Co-operate with the company in all matters pertaining to SHE
Do not operate any plant or equipment that has become defective
Report and Record any Personal Injury or Occupational Health matter and ensure
you inform your line manager
Ensure you are aware of local First Aiders, Welfare provision and Emergency
Procedures
Report and Record Near Miss situations
Take care of your own health and safety and the safety of others whilst at work
and ensure you do not cause harm to others or the environment through your acts
or omissions
Ensure Good Housekeeping
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Where the post holder is disabled, every effort will be made to supply all necessary aids,
adaptions or equipment to allow them to carry out all duties of the job. If, however, a
certain task proves to be unachievable, job redesign will be given full consideration
Person Specification & Qualifications
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Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent and / or a minimum of
NVQ level 3 or its equivalent i.e. relevant City & Guilds Basic Craft Certificate, with
a minimum of 3 years experience
Current Commercial & Domestic ACS with a minimum requirement of,
CCN1, CENWAT, HTR1, CPA1
COCN1, TCPC1A, ICPN1, CIGA1, CORT1, CCP1
Experience working in a Building Construction Industry and/or commercial /
process industries
Must possess a valid full driving licence
Must be prepared to work anywhere that the client or its agents require
The post holder must be prepared to comply with all client and business policies
Must be prepared to work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, and work in
confined spaces and in a variety of work conditions that may prevail at that time
Must possess a full, well-maintained tool kit at all times
Must be able to establish and maintain good customer/client relationships working
in a collaborative and customer facing environment with a publicly used building
Must be able to participate in emergency service involving working outside normal
hours as and when required
Must be prepared to undertake any additional training associated with the specific
requirements of the trade, as well as training in Equal Opportunities
The ability to work with the minimum of supervision and as part of a team
Line Manager’s Comments (as appropriate)
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