Flow Stop/Mechanical Technician (Birmingham)

National Gas; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Birmingham is seeking a Flow Stop/Mechanical Technician to join their field operations team. This role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the gas transmission network, working on high-pressure pipelines. Ideal candidates will have a relevant mechanical apprenticeship and practical experience in mechanical operations. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a performance bonus and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible benefit scheme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical operations.
• Experience in pressure systems, pipe fitting, or damage assessment.
• Comfortable using digital tools to manage job records.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical operations including pressure systems and damage assessment.
• Interpret technical requirements and collaborate with engineers.
• Use digital systems to record time, materials, and progress.

Skills

Mechanical operations

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent

BTEC National Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Flow Stop/Mechanical Technician

£41,265 to £48,547 plus up to 6% bonus, overtime, standby and access to company/liveried vehicle

Birmingham

On-site 5 days a week plus travel/overnight stays to work at various sites across the UK and Ireland.

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

We\'re looking for a skilled technician with mechanical engineering experience to join our field operations team, supporting the safe and efficient running of the UK and Ireland\'s gas transmission network. Based primarily at our Birmingham site, this hands-on role involves delivering specialist services such as under pressure drilling, flow stopping, valve repair, recompression, and in-line inspection on high-pressure pipelines, above-ground installations, and compressor stations.

You’ll be responsible for installing, commissioning, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems and equipment, often in challenging environments. This includes working within Safe Systems of Work, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring all tools, vehicles, and equipment meet legislative standards through proper maintenance, testing, and calibration.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out mechanical operations including pressure systems, pipe fitting, and damage assessment.
• Interpreting technical requirements and collaborating with engineers to plan and execute jobs.
• Using digital systems to record working time, materials, and job progress.
• Supporting depot-based activities such as developing new techniques and assisting with safety inspections.
• Participating in a standby rota once fully trained, typically 1 in every 4.
• Occasionally working away from home across the UK and Ireland, depending on job requirements.

About you

You'll be a practical, multi-skilled problem solver with hands-on experience in mechanical operations. You'll take pride in doing things safely and right the first time, and you’re confident interpreting technical information and working collaboratively with others. Ideally, you'll have experience in pressure systems, pipe fitting, or damage assessment. You'll be comfortable using digital tools to manage job records and contribute to continuous improvement.

Key requirements & experience

• Time-served apprenticeship (or other recognised training scheme) in a mechanical discipline (or relevant experience in flow stopping)
• BTEC National Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in a mechanical discipline (or relevant experience in flow stopping)
• Worked in industries including (but not limited to) FMCG, the broader utilities, military or aviation
• Practical experience of working on below 7Bar pressure systems - desirable
• Appreciation of systems and equipment associated with other engineering disciplines within the oil and gas (or other similar process) industry - desirable
• Full UK car driving licence

Security clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
• Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
• Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you\u2019re unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.