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Mechanical Domestic Heating Manager

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£45K–£52K/yrFull-timeOn-siteToday
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Reporting to the Compliance Manager you will lead on the operational delivery of the domestic mechanical heating service across our housing assets. The Compliance Team oversee the management and maintenance of the key compliance areas of gas, electrical, asbestos, fire, lifts and water hygiene as well as playing a pivotal role in the management of damp and mould. You will ensure that contractors deliver their service in accordance with contractual requirements. You will also ensure that gas, oil, ASHP and solid fuel servicing is undertaken to domestic assets, including detector testing and sealed system servicing so that we meet our statutory and regulatory obligations. About you We are looking for an experienced professional, with a housing background, who has worked with all forms of heating types to domestic properties to lead our operational delivery across our housing assets. To be successful, you will: hold an HNC in mechanical engineering or Building Construction / Building Surveying or a related subject be a Member of Gas Safe and have Gas Safe registration possess or be willing to study for an IOSH Managing Safely certificate and Level 4 VRQ in compliance for housing You will be required to make site visits in a large rural area, so access to personal transport and a valid driving license will be a necessity. At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live, work, visit and invest in. We serve around 200,000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public, private and voluntary sectors. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work, with: 60 conservation areas two National Landscapes many picturesque market towns It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.Private Health Care Options.Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.Paid volunteering days.Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).Great learning and development opportunities.Our ways of workingWe believe work is what we do, not just where we go.We work in a hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration, helping our teams to thrive.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, providing opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents.Closing date: 5.00 pm, 18 June 2026.If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Mechanical Domestic Heating Manager role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Additional Information

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils are looking for a Mechanical Domestic Heating Manager to join our team based in Ipswich, Suffolk . You will join us on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £45,091 - £52,413 per annum (pro rata for part time). This role is open to full time, part time , and job share applications , all of which will be assessed equally. Join our team We are looking for a Mechanical Domestic Heating Manager to join our Compliance Team. If you share our values and you are motivated to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities, we would love to hear from you.


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