Apprentice FCO

Cornerstone; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP & EAP

Pension 12% total

Enhanced maternity & family leave

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Job summary

SGN invites applicants for an Apprentice Emergency Gas Responder position in Glasgow. This 3-year apprenticeship provides hands-on experience delivering gas service to homes and businesses, with college blocks and on-site learning.

You will train under skilled engineers, attend college in blocks, and progress toward Gas Safe registration in several categories while contributing to a net-zero energy agenda.

Qualifications

• 3 National 5 grades A-C or GCSEs A*-C including Maths and English
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the gas network industry
• Commitment to up to 3 years of training and education

Responsibilities

• Respond to reported gas emergencies
• Assist with installation and replacement of gas meters
• Assist installing, testing and commissioning internal gas pipework
• Promote health and safety in gas service/repair activities

Skills

Driving

Willing to learn

Career in gas industry

Education

National 5 / GCSEs A-C including Maths & English

Job description

Apprentice Emergency Gas Responder [FCO]

Glasgow | Lanarkshire | £29.3k per annum + completion bonus

Start date: 11th January 2027

Earn as you learn - Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more - Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus.

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We are launching our Emergency Gas Responder Apprenticeship programme across Scotland 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 business in the south of England and across Scotland.

Here’s the catch - we’re not interested in your CV! We want to uncover your values, skills, and potential abilities to enrich our team and promote diversity and inclusion.

We are currently looking for apprentices to support our engineers by:

• Responding to reported gas emergencies
• Installation and replacement of gas meters
• Installing, testing and commissioning internal gas pipework
• Promoting health and safety in gas service/repair activities

Why choose an apprenticeship with SGN?

• This programme will lead to successful Gas Safe Registration in the following categories: CESP 1, MET4, TPCP1A, REGT1.
• After successfully completing your apprenticeship & securing the relevant qualifications, you will be a fully qualified Gas Engineer with SGN which will involve shift work and standby cover.
• Your apprenticeship will help us lead pioneering research and development for a net-zero energy system in the U.K. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm.
• You will attend college on a block release basis throughout your 3 years (1 week at college per 2 months on site), building your skills and knowledge as you progress towards achievement of the Modern Apprenticeship in Gas Engineering
• You will be supported by our highly skilled engineers and managers, who will help you to develop in real work situations, supplementing your college learning.
• You will be able to grow and develop a career within SGN. We believe in nurturing talent and supporting your journey – wherever it takes you!
• We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

What you will need;

• You’ll have at least 3 National 5 grades A-C or equivalent (3 GSCEs A*-C) including Maths & English
• A passion for developing your career in the gas network industry
• Commitment to up to 3 years of training and education
• For the role, you will need to be able to drive. If you cannot drive already, you will be expected to pass your test within 6 – 12 months of joining us.
• During your apprenticeship you will be required to attend several training centres, which may be a distance away from home. When you are required to stay away from home, we will arrange travel and accommodation.

About us | Benefits | Diversity and inclusion

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