Gas Engineer

salary: £37,608 pro rata per annum location: Bishop Auckland, North East, Seaham

We’re on the lookout for a part-time Gas Engineer to join the believe housing repairs team on a permanent basis for seven (7) hours per week.

We believe in life without barriers, if you think you’d be great in the role, we want to hear from you. We’re interested in your skills, experience and personal values and we’re committed to being a supportive and inclusive employer.

A flexible approach that works for you

We’re a family‑friendly organisation, and we encourage everyone to ‘work the believe way’; keeping things simple, focusing on what matters and removing unnecessary tasks.

Your working arrangements will be flexible, based on the needs of the role, our customers and your preferences (agreed with your manager). Our offices are in Seaham and Bishop Auckland, and this role will require an on-site presence for part of the week.

About the role

Ensure the Property Repairs Team is developed as a flagship service that is great, consistent and modern.

You will be required to demonstrate relevant trade skills and knowledge through the provision of a high-quality service achieving recognised industry and believe housing standards.

Deliver a first class, effective, customer orientated service to internal and external stakeholders while maximising high standards of health and safety, performance and value for money. All aspects of the role will be undertaken using a multi-skilled approach to complement our right first-time ethos.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • undertaking all aspects of the role, in a way that is agile, flexible and meets customer demand, ensuring that the vision and goals of the Property Repairs Team are achieved
  • adopting a multi-skilled whole job approach to completing repairs, that achieves believe housing’s and recognised industry standards of compliance, quality and customer satisfaction
  • managing all risks and health and safety in your area of responsibility in line with current legislation and regulations, organisational Health and Safety Policy, risk assessments and safe working practises while actively demonstrating the removal and/or reduction of risk where possible
  • taking responsibility and ownership for individual performance, productivity and high standards of work ensuring a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.

For more information, please read the full job description.

What’s on offer?

Our people are our greatest strength, and we’re committed to helping you grow, stay curious, and thrive. At believe housing, we’ve created a supportive, inclusive culture where ideas are welcomed and development is encouraged.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that great experiences start with empowered colleagues. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, motivate you, and help you do your best work.

We offer a competitive salary of £37,608 pro rata per annum and:

  • up to 33 days annual leave pro rata, plus four volunteering days
  • a competitive pension scheme
  • access to our healthcare scheme
  • flexible working that supports your wellbeing
  • a positive, inclusive culture where growth and development are genuinely encouraged.

Apply now

If you share our values and believe you can bring something special to this role, then apply now. We’d love to hear from you.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any adjustments or support throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.

If you wish to find out more about this opportunity contact John Martin, Gas Manager, at john.martin@believehousing.co.uk

  • Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday, 12 July 2026.
  • All applicants must go through our website.
  • Interview date to be confirmed.

 

interested?

If you believe that you demonstrate our values and can bring something special to this role, then we're looking forward to hearing from you.

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