Area Supervisor (Gas Qualified)

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9 months ago
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Sureserve

Sureserve mission is to be the trusted partner of choice to the social housing and related public sector in delivering essential and affordable heating, energy savings, and compliance solutions.

We are playing a key and progressive role in decarbonisation, always delivering for customers, employees, residents and the environment with safety, integrity and respect at the forefront of everything we do.

We provide trusted high-quality solutions that focus on energy efficiency, warm, safe, and compliant homes, and an improved quality of life for residents.

With a Nationwide reach, regional and local relationships and expertise, and commitment to excellent client service we are set up to be a trusted partner for now and the future.

Sureserve Compliance Central

We are a national company offering market leading heating & hot water solutions from a network of regional offices across the East of England and the Midlands, strategically positioned to ensure comprehensive coverage and uncompromised access to our clients

We are seeking a gas qualified area supervisor to join our busy heating service & repair team

Overview of Role:

This role is a pivotal role that contributes to the delivery of efficient and effective heating system surveys and installations for our clients. The individual will be the driving force in conducting in-depth assessments of domestic properties, ensuring all heating solutions recommended meet regulatory standards and align with the customer's needs and budget considerations. The role demands a combination of technical expertise, customer service, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

Dealing with the day-to-day operational management of operatives and providing technical support, encouragement, and training for all engineers to deliver an agreed volume of completed jobs per week, including whilst engineers are on call.

Provide a “Technical Section” during the structured monthly toolbox talk meeting in a consistent manor across the business. This includes all the latest updates and any issues identified in completed quality checks.

Encourage understanding of the need for Quality of Work and professional attitudes for future development of the business, creating an environment which encourages employee development, good employee relations, teambuilding, and quality standards.

Become a key contact for clients to assist in developing relations and assisting with the resolution of problematic jobs, attend, and facilitate the resolution of customer complaints, including site visits and provide a technical overview

Ensure the Clients contractual and specific requirements are met, and where possible surpassed.

Communicate Company procedures and Client requirements to operatives through daily contact and structured monthly Toolbox Talks.

Support the Regional Manager & Head of Region with the training requirements and technical support for both existing engineers and the new starter induction and training processes.

Work closely with the Head of SHEQ , act as a champion to the Sureserve Compliance Central Competency Scheme, to ensure updates and changes are communicated effectively to engineers, maintaining records, and identifying training needs.

Ensure engineers actively participate in the collection of competence evidence and that each engineer is only allocated work which falls within their scope of competencies

Carry out Quality Checks and Health and Safety audits to a pre-determined agreed target volume.

Cover for the role of Regional Manager as and when required.

Assist in the investigation processes associated with disciplinary and grievance situations.
Required Attributes:

Relevant Industry Qualifications: Possess NVQ Level 2/3 in Heating and Ventilation or equivalent.

ACS accreditations, including CCN1 and CENWAT or equivalent, are preferable.

Experience: Demonstrable practical experience in heating system surveys or domestic installation projects.

Customer Focus: Strong customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills.

Detail-Oriented: Proven ability to deliver accurate and detailed survey reports.

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Driving License: Full UK driving license is essential.
What We Offer:

Employee wellbeing programme, occupational health support, telephone support- counselling for staff

Service level awarded annual leave

Technical training and certifications relevant to the role.

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Packages

Dental/Healthcare cash plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

Gender & Equality Working Group

Sureserve Academy- a platform for development, career progression

Employee Voice Programme

Social activities for all of our teams

Sureserve Legends- celebrating the fantastic ways in which our employees live our values.
Sureserve is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate individual differences and believe that they contribute to our collective success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

As part of our commitment to Inclusivity, we offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for individuals who may require them. If you feel you need any adjustments, please contact (url removed)

Successful applicants will be subject to eligibility checks including the right to work in the UK and DBS checks.

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