Gas Supervisor

Expression of Interest Gas Supervisor
Location: Birmingham
Contract Start Date: 1 July 2026
Contract Type: Full-time Permanent

Join us on our new exciting contract with Birmingham City Council

Mears Group has been awarded a major new 10-year partnership with Birmingham City Council to deliver repairs maintenance and planned investment work across 11500 homes in central and west Birmingham. This contract represents one of our most significant projects in the city and will create a wide range of opportunities across our operational teams.

We are now building our talent pool ahead of our contract go-live on 1 July 2026 and are inviting Expressions of Interest fromGas Supervisorswho would like to be considered once formal recruitment opens in coming weeks.

Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee employment nor does it provide salary or detailed role information at this stage. It simply ensures that you are first to be contacted when full job details including pay working hours and application timelines are confirmed.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Gas Supervisor to lead and support our gas engineering team in Birmingham. This role is critical in ensuring the safe compliant and highquality delivery of gas servicing repairs and installations across domestic housing stock. You will play a key part in maintaining resident safety meeting regulatory requirements and supporting the successful mobilisation and ongoing performance of this new contract.

As Gas Supervisor you will oversee a team of domestic gas engineers providing technical guidance quality assurance and daytoday operational support. You will carry out postinspections audit work manage performance and ensure all gas activities meet legal contractual and internal standards. Strong leadership excellent communication and a commitment to safety and compliance are essential.

Duties:

• Supervise and support a team of domestic gas engineers ensuring high standards of workmanship and customer service
• Carry out quality assurance checks postinspections and audits on completed gas works
• Provide technical guidance on diagnostics repairs servicing and installations
• Ensure all gas works comply with current legislation industry standards and internal procedures
• Monitor engineer performance productivity and adherence to KPIs and SLAs
• Assist with complex fault diagnosis and escalated technical issues
• Manage and approve CP12s and other compliance documentation
• Support the planning and allocation of workloads to ensure efficient delivery
• Respond to urgent issues escalations and emergency situations when required
• Ensure accurate recording of all works using handheld devices or job management systems
• Liaise with tenants housing officers client representatives and internal teams
• Oversee van stock management and ensure materials are ordered appropriately
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns property hazards or noncompliance
• Lead toolbox talks safety briefings and contribute to ongoing training and development
• Ensure PPE is worn and health & safety procedures are followed at all times
• Support apprentices and junior engineers with coaching and development
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes safety and service delivery

Role Criteria:

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Gas Installation and Maintenance
• Valid ACS certification (e.g. CCN1 CENWAT CKR1 HTR1)
• Proven experience supervising or mentoring gas engineers
• Strong background in domestic boiler servicing fault diagnosis and installation
• Good understanding of electrical safe isolation and basic wiring principles
• Excellent knowledge of gas safety legislation compliance and audit requirements
• Experience working in social housing or local authority environments (preferred)
• Strong communication skills with a customerfocused approach
• Ability to lead motivate and support a dispersed team
• Confident using handheld devices and digital job management systems
• High attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices
• Flexible and willing to travel across properties and support outofhours requirements
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits we can offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries holidays eye test vouchers Share save scheme plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Vehicle and Fuel Card
• Access to EAP Counselling sessions

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

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