Gas Techs Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 We are a Melbourne based Gas appliance repair company based in Bayside area looking for more staff. We have serviced natural gas appliances for over 10 years through out the south east suburbs of Melbourne. We have had some fantastic Uk gas technicians work for us & we need more. You do need experience in gas appliance repairs & understand the basic principles of gas & electronics to apply. You will also need to become Licensed by the Victorian plumbing industry commission. Corgi certification is recognised but a competency exam will need to be passed to gain a License. We offer great conditions, uniform, phone service vehicle & training on local appliances. We are about to start our intake of gas appliance technicians for the coming winter season. If you are interested in the roles we have on offer. Contact us & send in your resume - info@totalgascare.com.au www.totalgascare.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collo Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hello gas tech just sent my cv off to yourselves )):biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrickg46 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Im a qualified electrician with experience of boiler wiring and controls but no gas experience as such, would there be any point in applying for this position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Techs Posted February 9, 2013 Author Share Posted February 9, 2013 Got it will check it out Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collo Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 thanks look forward to hearing form you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Suzi Wong Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Hi, my OH is a qualified plumber with white card and has interview with PIC this Thursday. we are going into our 4th week in Melbourne with not so much as a sniff of a job for him. can't believe it!! I will get him to forward you his CV within the hour. Thanks for taking the time to look at it. Suzi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davross Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Hi Gas Techs My wife (above) spotted your post today. I have sent of my Resume and references to yourselves. I am based in Seaford and I am going to see the P.I.C. on Thursday for an interview regarding my registration card. Thanks Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Techs Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Got all the Cv's & thankyou! I have passed some CV's onto some general plumbing firms that may give you a call - hope you dont mind. We actualy need more specialised skills for the roles we have. So I didnt want to waste peoples time hence my further post Bit more of a background of what skills we need. Victoria has the largest number of natural gas applainces in OZ per capita. Unlike the UK we dont have mandatory Corgi certification each year for tenanted properties. With the demise of our state run Gas corporation back in 1997 their hasnt been any formal training for Gas Technicians. Therefore our work force has slowly dwindled away. With the lack of regulatory support very few companies have maintained their gas repair businesses to due to most of the above factors. We run an apprenticeship program but the current training in Victoria is very basic & lacks the proper accreditation to effectly carry out the role along with most of our apprentices taking around 5 years to become self sufficient. So what we have found there are 7000 licensed type A gas service techs in Victoria but maybe 30 who actualy have the required skill set to carry out day to day gas appliance servicing. We have found it can be a win win situation to meet our staffing demands by sourcing gas techs from the UK which we have found has worked great for us & the British expats. Our largest customers are other plumbing firms, due to the current day gas appliances electronics are to daunting for most. Hence we need gas techs who have a solid understanding electrics as well as gas. The current regulations in Victoria state the Gas Tech must hold the parent licensed class of Gasfitter & then the specialist class of Type A gas tech. (so unfortunately answering the post above - sparkies cant work on the gas side of appliances legaly) A day to day role for our gas techs is being able attend between 4-6 jobs a day within a 5klm region. Have a high quality workmanship & high regard for safety. Understanding of fan forced combustion & flame rectification & the 3 stages of ignition process. ( if you know what we are talking about give us a line) Great communication skills & customer service. We do offer training & help out with familarization of OZ applainces along with field supervisor support for tricky jobs. We will even help you get through the many registration issues. The role is listed on the skill shortage list by the federal government for skilled migration to Australia & we are registerd as an authorised employer for 457 working visas. I hope that helps explain what we need. It just doesnt work unless you do have a solid background in repairing gas appliances - not just installing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philmcnulty2206 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hi Gas Tech. Reading all of your information, it sounds as if I was working for the same company based in the UK! Fully qualified plumber and gas fitter, been working solely on servicing /maintaining of all types of natural gas appliances for the past 8 years. I will email my CV and reference now. Thanks, Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyb165 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Hi I am a British gas engineer, i have been a breakdown engineer for 14 years (including my apprenticeship) i have not applied for my visa yet but i am preparing my TRA assessment, i mostly work on combi and conventional wet central heating systems (hydronic heating boilers), i deal with fan forced and condensing boilers which are the main boilers installed here in the uk. i will forward a cover letter and cv to you as soon as i finish it which will probably be tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobRedpath Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi, i am also a British gas Engineer with 8 Years experience, all the relevant qualifications required for the role, i have forwarded you my cv. kind regards* Rob Redpath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobRedpath Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Any news on the positions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plodling2002 Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hi Gastech, it's Rick, I sent you a CV last night mate and just wondered if you got it, cheers pal - Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmx33 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Wish I'd of found this before I paid for my WA 489 :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto10 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Hello Gastech, Are you still looking for engineers, my husband is a British Gas Breakdown engineer with 10 year experience, as detailed above from another poster. We are just starting out on the process, no TRA yet, could get a cv drawn up and sent over if required. Thanks Toto PS Has anyone had any response regarding the availability of the jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plodling2002 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Heard nothing as of yet..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plodling2002 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 But heres hoping..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plodling2002 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Have you heard anything RobRedpath??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto10 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Hello, from reading on here and other forums, things don't look good for gas heating guys. We have friends in Victoria and they reckon that's the best place to be for work but its not easy. What are your experiences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Techs Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hi Guys we will be finishing local interviews this week. We have been over run with applicants & didnt expect to get so much interest. Thanks to everyone who applied & we will keep your resume's on file. Those thinking about moving into Victoria from O/S dont give up as we have massive need for experienced Gas Techs as there has been little training for over a decade & during the winter months very few gas servicing companies can meet demand. To expediate your provisional gas tech license email the registrar at the Plumbing Industry Commission for all the info you need. This commision will be closing down in the next 6 months due to many problems it has caused within our State. The new plumbing advisory board which is currently being put together will be an unknown quantity & may change the process of licensing leaving even us confused. All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobRedpath Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I'm in the process of getting my 189 visa. Hopefully this time next year i will be knocking on your door. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neill1888 Posted July 8, 2013 Share Posted July 8, 2013 Hi Gas Tech I understand at present you may not be recruiting for this post. I was hoping I would be able to pass my CV onto your company. I have been looking for this type of job online with no success, but this position is exactly what I do at the moment with British Gas. I believe my skills and experience are exactly what you are looking for. I am a British Gas engineer at present and have been for the last 14 years, but I have decided to make the move to sunny Melbourne hopefully by the start of (2014). I had my skills assessed by TRA which was successful for the occupation of Gas Fitter. I have a NVQ level 3 qualification in domestic natural gas maintenance. I have done all lines of work whilst working for British Gas, I worked for Transco dealing with the distribution side for 4 years, dealing with gas escapes, gas service pipe renewals and gas repairs before I moved indoors to become a technical engineer dealing with breakdowns, installation and servicing to all gas appliances such as boilers, fires, warm air units water heaters, space heaters, back boiler units AGA range cookers, gas tumble dryers and unvented hot water systems. As of next week I will be qualified to work with LPG for all the above. I have also done a 1 year secondment role on the British Gas National Technical Help Desk dealing with a wide range of departments and providing technical support to over 7000 engineers. I am looking for a similar job to what I have here back in the U.K although I am willing to carry out any training that is required and even become a trades assistant for a while if I have to if that would help me get my foot in the door somewhere. At the moment I have applied for state sponsorship and expect to hear back by end of September at the latest. I hope youself or anyone else out there could assist me with this. Thanks in advance Neill Thornton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikellis Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 HI, Are you still looking for gas technicians? I have 10 year experience in service and repair of gas boilers within the uk, I have run my own repair business with four repair engineers, just looking for a better style of living for my children. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbrett Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 hi gas tech I've just sent my cv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevo39 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Hi Gas Tech I understand at present you may not be recruiting for this post. I was hoping I would be able to pass my CV onto your company. I have been looking for this type of job online with no success, but this position is exactly what I do at the moment with British Gas. I believe my skills and experience are exactly what you are looking for. I am a British Gas engineer at present and have been for the last 14 years, but I have decided to make the move to sunny Melbourne hopefully by the start of (2014). I had my skills assessed by TRA which was successful for the occupation of Gas Fitter. I have a NVQ level 3 qualification in domestic natural gas maintenance. I have done all lines of work whilst working for British Gas, I worked for Transco dealing with the distribution side for 4 years, dealing with gas escapes, gas service pipe renewals and gas repairs before I moved indoors to become a technical engineer dealing with breakdowns, installation and servicing to all gas appliances such as boilers, fires, warm air units water heaters, space heaters, back boiler units AGA range cookers, gas tumble dryers and unvented hot water systems. As of next week I will be qualified to work with LPG for all the above. I have also done a 1 year secondment role on the British Gas National Technical Help Desk dealing with a wide range of departments and providing technical support to over 7000 engineers. I am looking for a similar job to what I have here back in the U.K although I am willing to carry out any training that is required and even become a trades assistant for a while if I have to if that would help me get my foot in the door somewhere. At the moment I have applied for state sponsorship and expect to hear back by end of September at the latest. I hope youself or anyone else out there could assist me with this. Thanks in advance Neill Thorntonlong shot this but don't suppose your still in oz are ya, after some help mate moved over to Sydney in November worked for British Gas for 12 years as a hydronic heating tech, looking at work or getting my licences any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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