Operations Technician (Electrical and Instrumentation)

National Gas; Swansea; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 12%

Annual bonus up to 6%

Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme

26 days holiday

Life assurance 10x salary

Income protection

Flexible benefits

Job summary

National Gas is recruiting an Operations Technician for its West Midlands & South West region. The role is site-based with regular travel across Bristol, Gloucester, Worcester, and South Birmingham to support the transmission network.

You will work across Electrical, Instrumentation, Control Systems, OT, and Cyber environments, maintaining assets, diagnosing faults, and helping to improve reliability. The role offers a challenging mix of hands-on maintenance, fault finding, system improvements,

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, Control Systems, OT, Automation or Cyber environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, or technical documentation.
• Experience with industrial equipment and control systems.
• Strong focus on safety, reliability, and engineering standards.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical, instrumentation, control, and OT 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.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation

Control Systems

Operational Technology

Automation

Cyber security principles

Education

Electrical/Instrumentation/Engineering qualification

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Industrial network systems

Job description

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£44,642 to £52,529 + up to 6% bonus + access to liveried vehicle
Additional earning potential through overtime and standby

Location: West Midlands & South West

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.

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

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.

Why this role matters

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.

What you'll be doing

• 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

What you'll bring

This role would suit someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, solving problems, and working in a field-based operational environment.

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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

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. #LI-CW1