Trainee Gas Engineer

SGN; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Insurance

HolidayPlus

Discounts and wellbeing programs

Job summary

SGN is recruiting Trainee Gas Engineers to join a hands‑on training programme. You will learn on the job, support engineers, and assist with gas mains repair and service work in various outdoor environments. No prior gas experience is required as comprehensive training and equipment are provided.

You must have a valid UK driver’s licence and be based within a commutable distance from our sites. The role may involve shift patterns, standby, and overtime to ensure continuous gas supply to

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Based within a commutable distance from SGN locations.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers on site and learn daily during gas service and mains repair tasks.
• Assist with excavation, digging in highways, and laying gas pipes as part of a team.
• Participate in standby and overtime for irregular hours to keep gas supply safe.
• Maintain SGN vans and tools to ensure safe, efficient job delivery.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Godstone | Tonbridge | Tunbridge Wells | Maidstone | Reigate |Sevenoaks | Redhill

Salary: £30.3k per annum (increase to £33.7k upon successful completion of probationary period)

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

Start date: September 2026.

Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more - Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey keeping people safe and warm?

We're looking for exceptional Trainee Gas Engineers, and here's the catch - we're not interested in your CV!

You will be given all training and equipment to support our Engineers in repairing, replacing, and laying new gas mains and services. With no prior experience needed, we will provide everything to fully equip you with the tools and knowledge to keep our customers safe and warm.

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
• Excavation, digging 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
• Being part of essential works to keep gas supply running to millions of people all year around and at any time day or night – standby and overtime opportunities apply for irregular hours
• You will maintain the SGN vans and tools before and after each job, ensuring your team has all the equipment to do your job safely and efficiently

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Seeks to develop their skills: You are curious, always wanting to learn and develop your skills. You seek knowledge from others and like to push and challenge yourself. As we move closer to exciting net‑zero energy system in the U.K there is always something new to learn at SGN!
• Demonstrates resilience and bounce back: You face challenges head on, learn from mistakes and keep focused.
• Takes initiative and ownership: You are accountable, taking ownership of the important service we provide and take it upon yourself to keep learning and finding better ways of working
• Adapts and remains calm: You thrive in an environment involving public interaction, adapting to situations and remaining calm during situations
• 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.
• Due to operational response times, you must be based within a commutable distance from the desired locations.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net‑zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award‑winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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