Apprentice Gas Engineer

Job description

British Gas acquired PH Jones, a leading player in the Social Housing sector, in May 2011; we now have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Gas Engineer to join our team in Wednesfield

· Location: Wednesfield with regular travel throughout the West Midlands
· Salary: £3.30 per hour for the first 12 months
What will you be doing?
As an Apprentice Gas Engineer you will become a member of a small team of Engineers maintaining and servicing gas appliances within residents’ homes and will accompany Engineers within the West Midlands. This is an Apprentice position and will be fully supervised
· Actively participate in and successfully complete the required on the job and class room training
· Actively share learning with others
· Provide an honest and loyal service, showing due regard for the property of PH Jones and our Customers
· Promote and demonstrate good customer care
· Undertake work in a safe manner in accordance with company policies and procedures • Have awareness of health and safety issues associated with the gas industry
· Commit to and understand the need for flexible work patterns (does not apply within the first 12 months)
· Develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues, Trade Unions, staff and other organisations
To be brilliant in this role.
As the public face of PH Jones, you will need to present the company's image at all times, through the quality of your work and the way you deal with customers and the public at large. You should be able to demonstrate an aptitude for learning all aspects of a domestic Gas Engineers duties, whilst working to strict health and safety guidelines and company policies. Ideally you will already be on 1st year NVQ, City and Guilds course in Gas servicing, maintenance, plumbing
· Preferred GCSE grade A-C in Maths, English, ICT and Science
· Full manual driving licence required before the completion of the apprenticeship
· Self-reliant and responsible, and able to demonstrate pride and effort in anything you undertake
· You will operate at the sharp end of the Social Housing Sector and will need to demonstrate the ability to meet our customers’ needs
· Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills

The Company

As a leader in the UK energy market, British Gas Business supplies gas and electricity to a vast range of industrial and commercial customers under the market leading British Gas brand.