The Vacancy

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Gas Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our responsive maintenance contract in Barnsley. You will be responsible for managing a team of schedulers and gas engineers, ensuring compliance, quality, and performance across all aspects of the contract.

Key Accountabilities

Oversee the daily running of the gas contract, supported by an established team of schedulers and engineers. Ensure full compliance with the Wates Operating Framework and all relevant gas safety regulations. Manage quality control across internal teams and subcontractors delivering gas works. Provide technical support for ongoing gas-related tasks and projects. Monitor and drive team productivity to meet client KPIs for gas servicing and repairs

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Have

A valid Domestic Gas Qualification. Proven experience managing a gas contract. Strong understanding of gas legislation and regulatory requirements. SMSTS certification (Site Management Safety Training Scheme). Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:

Thriving places - working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet - protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people - creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

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