Lead Gas Engineer

Network Plus; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as part of their Emergency Response Team, where you will be the first on the scene to assist customers concerned about gas leaks or carbon monoxide alarms. This varied role requires excellent communication and composure under pressure, ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals at home. You will conduct installations, maintenance, and safety surveys, making a real difference in people's lives. The company values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive environment, supporting your growth and development in the utility and infrastructure sector.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a CCN1 or CMA1 qualification.
• Experience with gas environments and appliances is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with emergency services to protect lives.
• Install, replace, and maintain gas meters for customers.

Skills

Communication Skills

Composure Under Pressure

Empathy

Quick Thinking

Ownership

Education

CCN1 Qualification

CMA1 Qualification

MET1 Qualification

Tools

Gas Testing Equipment

Pipework Commissioning Tools

Job description

Job Description

As part of our Emergency Response Team, you’ll be the first on the scene at customers’ homes, representing our brand for those concerned about potential gas leaks or activated carbon monoxide alarms.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll sometimes coordinate with emergency services, playing a vital role in protecting lives. The role involves assisting vulnerable, elderly, or customers seeking help, requiring empathy and pride in caring for people and ensuring their safety at home.

The role is varied, including installation, replacement, and maintenance of gas meters for residential and business customers, conducting high-rise and safety surveys, and fitting cooker safety valves.

Experience and Qualifications

Essential skills include excellent communication and composure under pressure. Candidates must hold a CCN1 or CMA1 qualification; a MET1 qualification is advantageous but not mandatory. Experience with gas environments, appliances, testing, purging, and pipework commissioning is required.

An understanding of relevant standards, legislation, codes of practice, and health and safety is crucial, along with a full UK driving license. We value pride, purpose, quick thinking, and ownership, which are key to fitting into our team.

If you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We support learning and development to help you grow your skills at Cadent.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrating diversity and not discriminating based on race, religion, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics.

We are also Armed Forces-friendly, welcoming applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

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About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning provider of utility and infrastructure services across the UK, serving major gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater providers.

We value diverse experiences and perspectives, fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and can thrive, regardless of background or circumstances.