Network Maintenance Craftsperson – Instrumentation

Northern Gas Networks; Swillington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional gas distribution company in the UK is seeking a skilled Network Maintenance Craftsperson - Instrumentation. The role involves maintaining and calibrating instrumentation systems across gas sites. Candidates should have an Instrumentation Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3. The position offers a salary starting at £44,112, a company van, and flexible benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Operational Incentive Scheme

Van

25 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Stakeholder pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Continuous learning and development commitment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and calibration of instrumentation systems.
• Perform component repairs and replacements.
• Accurately record results and complete documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Proactive attitude

Excellent communication skills

Education

Instrumentation Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Network Maintenance Craftsperson – Instrumentation
Salary from £44,112
Operational Incentive Scheme + Van
41.25 hours work pattern over 7 days - including standby/callout rota (includes night shift dependent on workload requirements)
Located across Yorkshire including York, Hull, Leeds & Bradford

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Network Maintenance Craftsperson to join our Network Maintenance team, which operates as part of our wider Capital Projects function. This structure offers great opportunities to collaborate across teams, develop new skills, and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

In this mobile role, you will be responsible for the maintenance and calibration of instrument systems across a variety of gas sites owned and operated by Northern Gas Networks (NGN). These systems range from simple transmitter loops to complex fiscal metering systems, giving you the chance to work with a wide range of technologies and challenges.

A full UK driving licence is essential as you will be covering sites across Yorkshire, including York, Hull, Leeds & Bradford

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, calibrate, and conduct fault-finding on a range of instrumentation systems
• Perform repairs and replacements of components, fittings, and fixtures as needed
• Commission equipment and ensure it meets operational standards
• Accurately record results and readings, complete all necessary documentation, and update internal systems
• Use field-based IT systems to report work and maintain records in real time
• Support Gas Quality work (development required by all)
• Participate in a 365-day standby rota, ideally 1 in every 4 weeks

What we are looking for

• A recognised Instrumentation Apprenticeship (e.g. City & Guilds) and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a logical approach
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Solid understanding of engineering instructions, codes of practice, and health & safety regulations
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to make sound decisions in the field
• A commitment to continuous learning and development, with a willingness to adapt and grow

Desirable

• EUSR Gas passport
• COMPEX EX 01, 02, 03, 04
• SCO 1, 2 and 4
• Experience on gas distribution systems
• EL6 sign off (Restricted Authorised Person)
• TIM 2, 3, 4
• HNC Level (Instrumentation)

What we offer you

• Salary from £44,112 per annum
• Bonus according to the Operational Incentive Mechanism + Van + Overtime
• 25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period)
• SSP for first 2 calendar days then occupational sick pay
• A generous stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options... from discounts on a variety of UK attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days... and exclusive NGN discounts and much more!
• An array of fantastic family - friendly policies such as 6 weeks’ paternity leave (for eligible employees) and 6 months’ full pay for employees on maternity leave (for eligible employees), as well as shared parental leave and many more!

We are Northern Gas Networks. We deliver gas to 2.7 million homes and businesses in the North East, Northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire. That’s around 6.7 million individual customers. We don’t generate or sell the gas, but we transport it to homes and businesses in our region through a vast network of underground pipes. In fact, we own and maintain more than 37,000km of gas pipes - enough to stretch from Leeds to Sydney and back again. We cover large cities like Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford, and our work extends to rural areas like North Yorkshire and Cumbria.

Our Values are at the heart of what we do. In addition to your key responsibilities, you will incorporate these into the daily life of your role. We are… Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious and most of all we are Happy!

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion culture at NGN is embedded in everything that we do. We will be delighted to hear from a diverse range of applicants, so we can continue to grow our great team of people. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, helping ex-services personnel back into employment, as well as being members of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and we are committed to delivering our ‘Opportunity Action Plan’ having signed the Social Mobility Pledge campaign, whereby we will establish our business as a ‘force for good’ in the communities that we serve.

Next Steps - Please apply by clicking apply and uploading your CV. We love to see how your experience and skills are transferable to this role so please ensure these are all included in your application. Once the advert has closed, we will be contact within one week to let you know if you have progressed to the next stage. We are looking to hold interviews for this role throughout November. We look forward to receiving your application for the role.

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