Gas Quality Technician

National Gas

Bacton

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 50,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Double‑match pension (up to 12%)

Annual bonus up to 6%

Tusker car scheme

26 days holiday

Life assurance

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

National Gas in the United Kingdom is looking for a Gas Quality Technician to help keep the Bacton Gas Terminal operating safely and compliantly. You will monitor gas quality systems, carry out maintenance, and support cyber upgrades to ensure continuous regulatory compliance and reliable performance.

The role is site-based, five days a week, with a requirement to be based within reasonable travelling distance of Bacton and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

Completed apprenticeship, recognised training scheme, or equivalent Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as mechanical, gas, instrumentation, chemical engineering, or other related engineering discipline
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Experience working within an engineering, industrial, utilities, or process environment
Ability to interpret technical information and analyse data
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work safely, follow procedures, and maintain compliance standards
Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

Resolve gas composition queries and support the accurate operation of gas quality systems
Diagnose and rectify faults across gas analysers and associated equipment
Deliver planned maintenance to maximise system availability and reliability
Review condition monitoring information and implement preventative maintenance activities
Manage access controls, passwords, and network configurations in line with cyber security requirements
Support audits, compliance activities, and the ongoing improvement of maintenance procedures
Collaborate with operational, engineering, and cyber teams to support system upgrades and asset performance

Skills

Fault finding

Data analysis

Communication

Safety & compliance

Full UK driving licence

Education

Apprenticeship/Level 3 Eng

Tools

SCADA

PLC

Telemetry

Danalyzer/Siemens analysers

Job description

Gas Quality Technician

Location: Bacton, Herefordshire, GB, HR2 0

Date posted: 2026-09-27

Application deadline: 2026-12-28

Availability: Any

Salary and Benefits: Package £44,642 to £49,894 + up to 6% bonus + access to liveried vehicle. Additional allowance of £2,500 per year, paid monthly. Opportunity to earn through overtime and standby.

Work Location: Bacton

Working Pattern: Site-based, 5 days a week

Location Requirement: Based within reasonable travelling distance of Bacton

About Us

At National Gas, the work we do matters. As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future. Join us and help secure Britain's energy.

About The Role

Help keep one of the UK's most important gas terminals operating safely, reliably, and compliantly. As a Gas Quality Technician, you'll maintain and support the systems that monitor gas quality, ensuring they remain available when needed and continue to meet regulatory requirements. You'll also play an important role in strengthening cyber resilience and supporting the transition to future gas quality technologies.

Why this role matters

Bacton Gas Terminal is a key part of the East region's operations and plays an important role in the wider gas transmission network. The gas quality systems on site provide critical information that supports safe operation, regulatory compliance, and network performance. In this role, you'll help ensure those systems remain reliable, secure, and available. From responding to faults and carrying out preventative maintenance to supporting cyber upgrades and audit activity, your work will directly contribute to minimising operational risk and maintaining performance at a strategically important site. This is an opportunity to build specialist knowledge in a unique area of engineering while working closely with operations, engineering, and cyber teams to support both current and future gas quality systems.

What you’ll be doing

Resolve gas composition queries and support the accurate operation of gas quality systems
Diagnose and rectify faults across gas analysers and associated equipment
Deliver planned maintenance to maximise system availability and reliability
Review condition monitoring information and implement preventative maintenance activities
Manage access controls, passwords, and network configurations in line with cyber security requirements
Support audits, compliance activities, and the ongoing improvement of maintenance procedures
Collaborate with operational, engineering, and cyber teams to support system upgrades and asset performance

What you’ll bring

This role would suit someone who enjoys solving technical problems, working with critical infrastructure, and taking ownership of system reliability and performance.

Essential

Completed apprenticeship, recognised training scheme, or equivalent Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as mechanical, gas, instrumentation, chemical engineering, or other related engineering discipline
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Experience working within an engineering, industrial, utilities, or process environment
Ability to interpret technical information and analyse data
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work safely, follow procedures, and maintain compliance standards
Full UK driving licence

Desirable

Knowledge of gas analysers, SCADA, PLC, telemetry, or fiscal metering systems
Previous instrumentation experience
Experience of Danalyzer or Siemens analyser technology
Understanding of audit, compliance, or regulated operational environments
EngTech registration or a desire to work towards professional recognition

Security Clearance

This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK ("UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels").

What we offer

Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
Annual performance bonus up to 6%
Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
26 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)
10x salary life assurance and income protection
Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options
Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities
Inclusive recruitment: We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond. National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.