Reference: CBC26057
Salary details: £39,152 to £40,777 per year
Job term: Permanent
Appointment type: Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Stonegravels Depot
Department: Housing Property Services
CBC26057 – Job description and person specification.
If you would like an accessible version of a job description then please contact the Human Resources team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within housing property services as part of the service reshape programme. We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our mechanical and electrical team as a gas technical manager.
This is a key technical role, providing specialist expertise, assurance and operational support across gas repairs, servicing, compliance and capital programmes within the council’s housing stock and corporate buildings.
About the role
As the gas technical manager, you will act as the council’s technical expert for domestic and commercial gas systems, ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently and in full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Working closely with the mechanical and electrical operations manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining high standards of gas safety, compliance and service delivery while supporting an extensive programme of repairs, servicing and heating upgrades.
Key responsibilities
- provide technical advice, guidance and oversight to gas engineers across domestic and commercial services
- carry out technical inspections, audits and quality assurance checks to ensure all work meets required standards
- act as the final technical decision-maker on complex issues involving engineers, contractors and service delivery challenges
- ensure compliance with gas safety (installation and use) regulations, landlord obligations and industry standards
- support the delivery of gas servicing programmes, repairs, solid fuel servicing, commercial gas works and heating upgrades
- monitor and improve service quality, identify risks and implement corrective actions
- lead on the interpretation of new legislation and support the development of internal policies and procedures
- deliver toolbox talks, technical briefings and knowledge-sharing activities
support long-term asset planning and gas safety strategy, including heating systems and emerging technologies - contribute to performance monitoring, compliance reporting and budget management
deputise for the M and E operations manager when required, including undertaking Gas Safe duty holder responsibilities. - this is a varied and highly responsible role requiring strong technical expertise, sound judgement and the ability to influence and support teams across the service.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- has strong technical knowledge of domestic and commercial gas systems and compliance requirements
- is confident acting as a technical expert and providing authoritative advice
- can identify, analyse and resolve complex technical issues
- is proactive, detail-focused and committed to high standards
- has excellent communication skills and can engage effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues
- is committed to delivering excellent customer service and continuous improvement
- you will be equally comfortable working independently and collaboratively, with the ability to guide, support and challenge where required
Qualifications and experience
You must hold:
- a degree-level qualification in a relevant field, or substantial senior technical experience in domestic and commercial gas compliance, building services or social housing
- current ACS certification (for example CCN1 and relevant modules including CENWAT, HTR1, CKR1 and MET1) and eligibility for Gas Safe registration
- a full UK driving licence
- experience within a social housing or local authority environment is desirable but not essential
What we offer
In return, we offer:
- competitive salary
- generous annual leave entitlement
- ccess to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- a range of employee benefits
- ongoing training and development opportunities
Chesterfield Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
Informal discussions:
If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact Dave Poole, head of housing property services at dave.poole@chesterfield.gov.uk or to apply please below.
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.
Closing date: 16 August 2026
Provisional interview date: 23 August 2026
