Operations Technician (Electrical and Instrumentation)
National Gas
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National Gas is seeking an Operations Technician (Electrical and Instrumentation) to maintain systems and infrastructure across the UK gas transmission network. You will work on electrical, instrumentation, and OT assets to improve reliability, diagnose faults, and protect critical infrastructure.
The role covers maintenance, fault finding, system improvements, and cyber security controls within a field-based, site-driven environment.
Qualifications
- Experience in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Operational Technology, Automation, or Cyber-related environments.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, or technical documentation.
- Experience working with industrial equipment, control systems, or operational assets.
- Strong focus on safety, reliability, and engineering standards.
- Ability to work independently and manage work across multiple locations.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Experience with PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, industrial control, or network systems.
- Knowledge of OT or industrial cyber security principles.
- Experience in utilities, manufacturing, process industries, or critical infrastructure.
- Electrical, Instrumentation, Engineering, or related technical qualification.
- Experience participating in a standby rota.
Responsibilities
- Maintain electrical, instrumentation, control, and OT assets across multiple sites.
- Diagnose faults and restore equipment performance for reliable operations.
- Support maintenance and improvement of PLC, SCADA, control, and industrial network systems.
- Carry out inspections, testing, and planned maintenance activities.
- Support implementation of OT and cyber security controls.
- Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and specialist teams to deliver safe solutions.
- Participate in a standby rota following training.
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Date: 29 Oct 2026
Location: SWANSEA, GB, SA5 7LU
Company: National Gas
Requisition ID: 3140
£44,642 to £52,529 + up to 6% bonus + access to liveried vehicle
Additional earning potential through overtime and standby
Working pattern: Site-based, 5 days a week
Travel: Regular travel across Bristol, Gloucester, Worcester, and South Birmingham
Location requirement: You'll need to be based within a reasonable travelling distance of the region to support operational requirements.
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.
Join National Gas as an Operations Technician and help maintain the systems and infrastructure that keep Britain's gas transmission network operating safely and reliably.
We're looking for people with experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control Systems or Operational Technology environments. You'll support critical operational assets across the network, helping to improve reliability, resolve faults, and protect the systems that underpin our operations.
Our operational sites play a vital role in transporting gas across the country. Keeping these assets performing safely, securely, and reliably is essential to network performance and energy security.
This is a varied, hands-on role where you'll work across maintenance, fault finding, system improvements, and operational technology. Whether your background is Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, or Cyber, you'll have the opportunity to broaden your technical expertise while supporting critical national infrastructure.
- Maintain electrical, instrumentation, control, and operational technology assets across multiple operational sites
- Diagnose faults and restore equipment performance to support reliable network operations
- Support the maintenance and improvement of PLC, SCADA, control, and industrial network systems
- Carry out inspections, testing, and planned maintenance activities
- Support the implementation of operational technology and cyber security controls
- Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and specialist teams to deliver safe and effective solutions
- Participate in a standby rota following training
This role would suit someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, solving problems, and working in a field-based operational environment.
- Experience in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Control Systems, Operational Technology, Automation, or Cyber-related environments
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, or technical documentation
- Experience working with industrial equipment, control systems, or operational assets
- Strong focus on safety, reliability, and engineering standards
- Ability to work independently and manage work across multiple locations
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience with PLC, SCADA, instrumentation, industrial control, or network systems
- Knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) or industrial cyber security principles
- Experience working within utilities, manufacturing, process industries, or critical infrastructure
- Electrical, Instrumentation, Engineering, or related technical qualification
- Experience participating in a standby rota
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).
- Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
- Annual performance bonus up to 6%
- Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
- 10x salary life assurance and income protection
- Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options
- Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities
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. #LI-CW1
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