LPG Tank Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION – LPG Tank Engineer (Permanent)

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Location of the role: Based in Reading, but expected to also cover installations around Exeter and the Bristol area, so 1 overnight stay each week may be required

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent, 40 hours per week, plus significant overtime and on-call

Business Information

We are looking for a keen individual to join our engineering team. This is a full-time permanent role and a great opportunity to join our team. Our benefits package is better than others, and we work hard – but play harder than most!

Northern Energy is a family-friendly company based in Hampsthwaite, a small village just outside of Harrogate. We aim to serve local communities across England with domestic and commercial LPG. In addition, we offer various services which complement our business. We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service and being the best in terms of service and delivery.

Role Objectives:

Working within the LPG Engineering Team, installing our LPG tanks and carrying out any maintenance and repairs required on them. The work is predominantly outside, installing, moving, and uplifting LPG tanks, not internal boiler repairs or servicing. You would need to have a full understanding of the Gas safety legislation.

An average day for our Gas Engineer could be installing a gas tank and associated pipework at a customer’s premises or relocating an existing gas tank and altering the pipework accordingly. We also carry out regulator replacements and attend gas leaks where necessary. The work can be physically demanding at times, so you would need to be prepared to undertake this.

Personal Requirements:

Essential Criteria:

· LPG Tickets (CCLP1, VESLP1, VESLP2, EFJLP1, TPCP1, MET1)

· Minimum 2 years of installing LPG Tanks

· High levels of attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to remain calm under pressure

· Strong teamwork

· Great enthusiasm and attitude for the role as well as a high level of resilience

· Ability to work to deadlines

· Strong communication skills

· Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Desirable Criteria:

· HGV License

· Competent in using Hiab crane

· Experience with liquid installations

· 10 and 20-year tank testing

Pay and Benefits

· Based on skills and experience, but for someone who takes up the overtime available, you would have the opportunity to earn approximately £60k per year

· Company van

· 20 days holiday plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays. Opportunity to buy an additional 10 days per year

· Company Pension

· Private medical insurance

· Dental insurance

· Staff Social events organised

Business Core Values

· C – Customer Service

· A – Appreciative

· R – Relationships

· E - Effort

All our roles require a successful DBS clearance.

Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Work Location: On the road