Quality and Compliance Officer - Gas

Client

Local Authority in Barking

Job Title

Gas Quality and Compliance Officer

Pay Rate

£24.29 an hour PAYE/£31.75 an hour UMBRELLA

Hours

35 Hours a week,5 days a week, (09:00:AM - 05:00:PM)

Duration

Initial 3 Month Contract

Location

Hybrid Working- Minimum 2-3 days a week office based in Barking Town Hall

Description

ABOUT THIS JOB

The Quality and Compliance Officer - Gas will support the Compliance & Quality Service within the Homes, Environment & Communities division. This role involves ensuring statutory compliance across various areas, particularly focusing on gas systems and equipment. The officer will manage data, contracts, contractors, compliance, and management systems related to Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance (M&E) and building compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the Council meets its statutory duties in accordance with the compliance framework.


• Manage data, contracts, contractors, compliance, and management systems for M&E and building compliance.


• Specialize in gas systems and equipment, holding qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 C&G or equivalent in Plumbing and Heating or have a good knowledge of gas safety systems and certification and have completed gas awareness safety courses or similar.


• Support the Quality & Compliance Manager in ensuring compliance with regulations.


• Work with suppliers to ensure delivery of services required for building compliance.


• Act as part of a dedicated health and safety building compliance function.


• Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and provide support.


• Contribute to periodic reviews or audits to ensure compliance procedures are followed.


• Provide information and content for management reports regarding compliance operations.


• Ensure record management is complete, including pre and post inspections and audit activities.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POST

• Hold a recognized professional qualification (e.g., NVQ Level 3 C&G or equivalent in Plumbing and Heating)

• Or have experience of managing gas certificates, understanding the processes of a pass/fail certificate and the ability to challenge these

ABOUT YOU

• Knowledge of the regulatory and policy framework relating to compliance.


• Experience operating in a compliance environment.

* Evidence of continuing professional development in building compliance