Mechanical Heating Contractor Supervisor

Salary: £55,581 - £63,438
Grade: Level 5 Zone 1
Location: Holmes Road Depot, NW5 3AP
Contract Type: Permanent 
Hours: Full Time (36 hours)
Closing Date: Sunday 23^rd November at 23:59

About Camden

Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind.  Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. This role sits within the Property Management Service and will be accountable for the day to day management of the gas service and maintenance, including compliance and measures to improve productivity.  The Council has 33,000 homes, of which 12,500 homes are served by a domestic heating boiler.

How You’ll Be Involved 

We’re looking for a highly motivated Mechanical Heating Contracts Supervisor to lead the in-house team responsible for maintaining and installing heating systems across Camden’s homes. You’ll oversee compliance, engineer performance, and service delivery ensuring that heating appliances are safe, efficient, and maintained to the highest standards. You will also contribute to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.

This role supports Camden’s ambition to provide a high-performing, resident-focused repairs service that delivers statutory obligations while promoting quality, safety, and value for money.

 This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a Basic DBS. 

All About You

To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories'.

Here’s a polished “About You” section based on your outline, keeping it concise and appealing without sounding like a checklist of rigid requirements:

You’re an experienced leader with a solid background in heating services, ideally within residential or social housing. You combine technical know-how with strong people management skills, ensuring teams deliver safe, high-quality work. You understand compliance and safety standards, can diagnose and resolve complex issues, and communicate technical matters clearly to a range of audiences. You’re comfortable with budgets and job tracking systems, and you’re always looking for ways to improve services and embrace new technologies. Above all, you’re committed to safety, quality, and making a positive impact for residents.

How To Apply

To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. 

To view the Job Profile, please click HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser:

What We Offer

At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know that a work life balance is extremely important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme. 

Visit 'www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits' for more details.

Inclusion and Belonging

At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed. Click here for more information on our commitment.

Asking for Adjustments

At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions.

Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at resourcing@camden.gov.uk or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you.

Anonymised Application – in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.