Apprentice Emergency Gas Responder

Cornerstone; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is hiring an Apprentice Emergency Gas Responder in Portsmouth. This apprenticeship offers a 3-year training program in gas engineering, providing skills and knowledge to deliver gas services. Candidates should have 3 GCSEs, a willingness to learn, and a passion for the gas industry. The position also involves supporting gas engineers and responding to emergencies. A driving license is preferred, with support for driving tests if needed.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Cycle2work Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 3 GCSE grades A-C or equivalent, including Maths & English.
• Willingness to commit to 3 years of training and education.
• Ability to drive preferred, or pass the test within 6-12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support qualified gas engineers in installation and maintenance work.
• Respond to reported gas emergencies.
• Promote health and safety in gas service/repair activities.

Skills

Commitment to training

Can-do attitude

Interest in gas network industry

Education

3 GCSE grades A-C or equivalent, including Maths & English

Job description

Apprentice Emergency Gas Responder [FCO]

Portsmouth | £28.2k per annum + completion bonus

Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & more

RE Q5305

Overview

We are launching our Emergency Gas Responder Apprenticeship programme across the South of England and are looking for a diverse range of people to join us to complete this 3‑year programme. As part of your learning journey with us we will provide you with the skills, knowledge and behaviours to work as part of our highly skilled operations teams, safely delivering a gas supply to 5.9 million homes and businesses in the south of England and across Scotland.

We’re not interested in your CV! We want to uncover your values, skills, and cognitive abilities to enrich our team and promote diversity and inclusion. We are currently looking for Gas Engineer Assistant’s to support our Engineers in repairing, replacing, and laying new gas mains and services.

Why SGN

SGN are currently paving the way in cutting edge research and development towards a net zero energy system. We’re on a journey to transform the future of gas and we think outside the box – futuristic technologies and robotics are leading our innovation so that we can strive every day to make the world a better place. Your apprenticeship will help us on our journey and ensure a future clean energy supply for the UK.

The role

• Supporting our qualified gas engineers to provide a variety of services to our customers, including installation of gas meters and regulators, responding to reported gas emergencies, installation & maintenance of gas networks, and promoting health and safety in gas service/repair activities.
• Installation of gas meters and regulators
• Responding to reported gas emergencies
• Installation & maintenance of gas networks
• Promoting health and safety in gas service/repair activities
• This programme will lead to successful Gas Safe Registration in the following categories: CESP 1, MET 1/2, MET4, TPCP1A, REGT1, REGT2

Working with one of our academic partners you will attend college on a ‘block’ release basis throughout your 3 years, building your skills and knowledge as you progress towards achievement of the Modern Apprenticeship in Gas Engineering. You will also be supported by our highly skilled engineers and managers, who will provide opportunity for you to develop your competencies in real work situations, supplementing your college learning. Over the course of the apprenticeship, you will be required to attend a number of training centres, which may be a distance away from your home. When you are required to stay away from home, we will arrange travel and accommodation.

What you will need

• You’ll have at least 3 GCSE grades A‑C or equivalent, including Maths & English
• You’re interested in developing your career within the gas network industry
• You’re able to commit to 3 years of training and education
• You have a can‑do attitude and a passion for growing a successful career
• For the role and to participate fully in the development programme, we would prefer that you are able to drive. If you cannot drive already, you will be expected to pass your test within 6 – 12 months of joining us.

Inspired by SGN

SGN is a leader in pioneering research and development toward a net‑zero energy system. Our cutting‑edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm.

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