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Gas Safety Inspector
On-site in Naas·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 26 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Naas
- Contract
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years
Skills
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Pension scheme + Life Assurance
- 22 days Annual Leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Company Vehicle
- Ongoing technical training and professional development
- Length of Service Awards
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Visa & relocation
To be considered for this role, you must hold a valid and eligible work permit or visa that authorizes you to work in Ireland.
The role
- Job Title: Gas Inspector
- Job Type: Permanent
- Hours: 40 per week
- Salary: 60,000 - 63,000 p/a DOE
What you'll do
- Plan and carry out risk-based audits and inspections of RGIs, in accordance with the RGI Scheme Criteria Document, applicable legislation, standards and procedures, accurately documenting all inspection findings and required actions within the Scheme Information Management System (SIMS).
- Assess compliance, identify and accurately record non-conformances, and clearly communicate the findings and requirements for corrective action to RGIs.
- Apply sound professional judgement, assess risk objectively and make fair, consistent decisions in accordance with scheme requirements.
- Investigate complaints relating to gas works and prepare accurate investigation reports where required to support complaint and disciplinary processes.
- Provide clarification to RGIs on relevant standards and scheme requirements, while maintaining the independence and integrity of the inspection process.
- Represent the scheme professionally with installers, their customers and members of the public, and promote gas safety at scheme and industry events.
- Manage and prioritise inspections within an allocated area to meet scheme programme targets.
- Maintain and develop technical competence and knowledge of relevant legislation, standards and scheme requirements.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years’ experience in the gas industry.
- Advanced Craft Certificate in Gas Fitting, Electrical, Plumbing, Refrigeration or Pipefitting, or equivalent.
- Domestic Gas Safety (DGS) or Non-Domestic Gas Safety (NDGS) Award or equivalent, with eligibility for registration as an RGI.
- Familiarity with I.S. 813, I.S. 820 and I.S. EN 1949, the Building Regulations, manufacturers’ instructions.
- Full, clean driving licence, and valid Safe Pass and Manual Handling certificates
Desirable
- Assessor qualification (City & Guilds A1/A2 or willingness to obtain one.
- Experience of audit, inspection or competence-assessment work
- Experience of investigating complaints or writing technical reports
- Strong technical knowledge of domestic, non-domestic and LPG gas installations
Skills and attributes
- Sound judgement: confident in assessing risk and applying scheme rules fairly and consistently
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication, including reports that stand up to scrutiny
- Able to communicate non-conformances and corrective action requirements clearly and constructively
- Able to work independently, manage your own workload and use IT systems
- High standards of integrity and reliability
Hiring process
Application
Recruitment team contact
With recruitment team
If your skills and experience match current or future needs, a member of the recruitment team contacts you.
Interviews
Face-to-face or virtual interviews, also a chance to learn about the job, your future manager and the culture.
Assessments
Not every role
For some positions: personality, cognitive and technical assessments, a short psychometric study, or more thorough assessments by external consultants.
Additional screening and reference check
Selection and offer · With HR team
- An email acknowledges receipt of every application.
- Unsuccessful candidates are informed and may be contacted for future openings.
About SGS
- Industry
- Testing & Certification
- Founded
- 1878
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
In their own words
About the company & team
We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.
As part of the Safety Supervisory Body responsible for the operation of the Registered Gas Installer (RGI) Scheme on behalf of the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU), the Gas Inspector plays a key role in maintaining gas safety and regulatory compliance across the scheme.
The role involves planning and carrying out risk-based audits and inspections of Registered Gas Installers in accordance with the RGI Scheme Criteria Document, applicable legislation, standards and procedures.
Additional information
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
APPLY NOW for full consideration, if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.
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