Gas Supervisor
Location: Peterborough
Full Time Permanent
Salary up to £48,531.60 per annum, plus company van & fuel card
42.5 hours per week (8–5 Monday–Friday)
“A desire to make a positive difference wherever we operate has always been at the heart of our business. It was over 30 years ago when we were a small maintenance contractor with a single van; and it still is now we are a truly national company”.
About the role:
We’re looking for an experienced Gas Supervisor to join us following a new social housing contract win in Peterborough. This is a hands‑on role, split between the office and site, where you’ll be responsible for overseeing gas servicing, breakdowns, and repairs in occupied homes, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality at all times.
It’s a great opportunity to be involved from the early stages of a new contract, helping to establish the gas service locally with a strong flow of ongoing work. You’ll have a real influence on how the service is delivered, making sure homes are kept safe, compliant, and legally certified, and that residents receive a professional and reliable service day to day.
Duties:
- Supervise the day‑to‑day delivery of gas servicing, repairs, and breakdowns across occupied homes
- Ensure all gas works are completed safely, on time, and to agreed quality and compliance standards
- Carry out regular site visits to monitor works, resolve technical issues, and maintain resident satisfaction
- Inspect gas installations, equipment, and completed works to ensure compliance with Gas Safety regulations
- Allocate gas engineers, subcontractors, and resources effectively to meet KPIs and contractual targets
- Plan and manage workloads to minimise disruption to residents
- Ensure full compliance with Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations, Health &
- Safety legislation, and company procedures
- Complete post‑inspection quality checks and ensure remedial actions are closed out
- Oversee annual gas safety checks (CP12s) and ensure certification is completed accurately and on time
- Lead, support, and performance manage gas operatives, providing day‑to‑day supervision and coaching
- Identify skills gaps and support training, qualifications, and reassessments within the gas team
- Apply HR policies relating to attendance, conduct, and performance management
- Manage gas assets including vans, tools, PPE, analysers, and van stock
- Monitor materials usage and order supplies to support cost‑effective service delivery
- Use gas and repairs systems to track performance, productivity, compliance, and job completion
- Act as a point of contact for residents, resolving gas‑related issues professionally and promptly
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to coordinate gas service delivery
- Support contract mobilisation, audits, and continuous improvement within gas services
- Assist with cost control, forecasting, and identifying efficiencies within gas operations
- Provide supervisory cover during absences or peak demand
- Attend toolbox talks, gas safety briefings, training, and company meetings
- Ensure all gas activities reflect company values and a professional service at all times
Key Criteria:
- Experience in a Gas Supervisor, Gas Engineer, or similar supervisory role within social housing
- Strong experience managing gas safety, compliance, and statutory requirements
ACS Gas qualifications (including CCN1 and relevant appliances) - Gas Safe Registered (or able to be registered)
- Relevant City & Guilds (or equivalent) gas qualification
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to lead, supervise, and develop gas engineering teams
- Confident communicator with a practical, customer‑focused approach
- Strong problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on, results‑driven mindset
- Effective planning and organisation in a fast‑paced gas servicing environment
- Able to make clear decisions under pressure
- Confident working with internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
- IT literate with clear written and verbal communication skills
Benefits we can offer you:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual Mears Fun Day – our way of saying thank you from the Executive team
- Volunteering Leave – paid time to support community initiatives
- Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts on groceries, holidays, eye tests, Share Save scheme, and more
- Family‑friendly policies
- Company van, fuel card, and uniform
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 for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points.
Candidates should be aware that all roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks prior to employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Francesca Swan ([email protected])If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
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