Trainee Gas Engineer

Wales & West Utilities Limited; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Health & wellbeing programme

Annual salary review

Bonus scheme

Discounts & perks

Job summary

Wales & West Utilities Limited is inviting applications for a Trainee Gas Engineer Programme in Swindon. You will support emergency gas response, install and maintain gas meters, and participate in a 24/7 call-out rota while training to become fully competent.

Applicants must hold a full valid driving licence and live within 30 minutes of the Swindon Depot. A safety-critical role with comprehensive benefits and structured progression awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Hold a full valid driving licence.
• Willing to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.
• Live within a 30-minute travelling distance of Swindon Depot.
• Energy to work in all weather conditions.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Keen to deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Respond to gas emergencies and leaks as part of the emergency service.
• Install, maintain, replace and remove gas meters.

Skills

Driving licence

24/7 on-call rota

30-minute commute

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

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Who are we?

We are a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. We serve our customers and communities with safe, reliable, and affordable energy services whilst investing to create a sustainable future to deliver our carbon-free vision for 2050.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for people that want to make a difference in a business that serves millions of people and who want to play a big part in keeping the communities we serve safe.

If this is you then we are currently offering the opportunity to join our Trainee Gas Engineer Programme.

You’ll be relied on to:

• Play a key role in the gas emergency service responding to gas leaks and emergencies reported by members of the public
• Install, maintain, replace and remove gas meters

You can read a full job description here .

You’ll need to have:

• Have a full valid driving licence
• Be willing to participate in a 24/7 call-out rota
• Live within a 30-minute travelling distance of our Swindon Depot
• Have the energy to work in all weather conditions
• Be able to work well as part of a team
• Have a keen sense of pride in delivering great customer service

Previous gas industry experience or relevant training is desirable but not essential

As we are a safety critical organisation, all offers of employment are subject to pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.

What you’ll get in return:

• A competitive salary starting at £31,736 rising to £42,080 when fully trained and competent
• A structured pay & competency framework which rewards skills, competence and enables development and career progression
• Additional earnings through the standby rota plus overtime and additional work available
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs
• Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
• 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
• “Choices” flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
• Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
• Enhanced pay for parental leave
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme
• Friends & Family Discount for Three Mobile and Broadband
• Colleague recognition including Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards
• Living Wage Accredited Employer
• Award winning employer for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Workplace Health and Wellbeing’ and leading the industry in championing equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Annual salary review
• An opportunity to earn a monthly bonus via our incentive scheme
• Company Sick Pay
• In-house Occupational Health Team
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company vehicle (including vehicle insurance & fuel card), tools, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform

The way we do things

Our Ambition, Priorities and Values inform everything we do as a business – from our strategic planning to the performance management of our colleagues. Our values underpin everything we do and we are committed to creating a working environment that supports and fosters diversity, inclusion and equity, where all of our colleagues feel valued and supported to contribute to their full potential.

We are focused on creating a culture where it doesn’t matter about gender, race, sexuality or disability; it’s about our colleagues’ skills, the way we do things and how we live our values.