NCO1 / Gas Distribution Assistant

Cornerstone; Thornton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility company located in Thornton seeks a Gas Engineer Assistant to support engineers in repairing and replacing gas mains. The role requires a valid UK driver's licence, adaptability to shift patterns, and the ability to work in various outdoor conditions. Successful candidates should demonstrate resilience, initiative, and a desire to develop their skills within a supportive learning environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Cycle2work Scheme

Qualifications

• Comfortable with shift patterns including weekends and nights.
• Holds a valid UK driver's licence.
• Must be clean-shaven for safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers during gas service and mains repair.
• Excavate and lay gas pipes in outdoor environments.
• Maintain SGN vans and tools before and after jobs.

Skills

Curiosity for skill development

Resilience and adaptability

Initiative and ownership

Public interaction skills

Job description

Gas Engineer Assistant (NCO1)

Fife

Salary: £28.2K per annum (increase to £31.3K upon successful completion of probationary period)

Once qualified your earning potential increases with additionally paid standby & overtime

Start date:

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

REQ5312

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey as our Gas Engineer Assistant in the Home Counties?

We're looking for exceptional Gas Engineer Assistant’s, and here's the catch - 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.

How you’ll support us on our mission to keep people safe and warm…

• Support engineers on site and learning from them daily during gas service and mains repair activities.
• Excavate/dig in the public/private highways, laying and repairing gas pipes so you will work in various outdoor environments safely and as part of a team.
• You will maintain the SGN vans and tools before and after each job.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Seeks to develop their skills: You should have a curious mindset to grow from our own specialised learning and development programmes. You will seek to develop their knowledge and expertise using our learning tools and excel in our exciting environment.
• Demonstrates resilience and bounce back: You will be productive in challenging times, bouncing back from setbacks and remaining on track.
• Takes initiative and ownership: Our ideal candidate will exhibit initiative, consistently deliver on tasks and objectives; and be accountable, taking ownership of the important service we provide.
• Adapts and remains calm: Thrive in an environment involving public interaction, adapting to situations and maintaining composure as they arise.
• Is comfortable working on a rota with shift patterns, including weekends and nights: We keep our customers safe and warm. We are on hand to attend and repair gas escapes 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Will be required to be clean shaven: As part of our commitment to the personal safety of our employees you will be required to be clean shaven, and pass a face fit test, to wear tight fitting dust masks and breathing apparatus. This is for personal protection to ensure you don’t breathe in any harmful substances, whilst carrying out critical work within our communities.
• Holds a valid UK driver’s licence: A full, valid UK driver’s licence is essential for this role.

The process:

• Stage 1 - Online Application (No CV required)
• Stage 2 - Online Task-Based Assessment: You will be completing some exciting and intuitive online tasks to help get to know you better (30-45m). You will receive your own individualised feedback report on your strengths and areas for future focus.
• Stage 3 - Interview: Here, we’ll explore your match to the role further and it will be an opportunity for you to also ask us questions.
• Stage 4 – Offer

Why SGN?

SGN is at the forefront of pioneering research and development in the journey 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. Join us in making a real difference—today and for the future.

Our company | SGN Your Gas. Our network.

https://sgn.co.uk/about-us/our-company

Here’s what we offer you

Benefits | SGN Your gas. Our network.

https://sgn.co.uk/about-us/careers-hub/benefits

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do

Diversity and inclusion | SGN Your gas. Our network.

https://sgn.co.uk/about-us/careers-hub/diversity-and-inclusion

If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, please feel free to reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.