Welding & Inspection Admin Support

National Gas; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Annual bonus

Salary Sacrifice car scheme

26 days holiday

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

National Gas, the UK's national gas network, is seeking an administrator to support the Welding and Inspection team. The role focuses on maintaining weld packs, inspection records, and QA documentation to ensure accuracy and accessibility across systems.

You will assist with document control, certification management, procurement support, and project administration, contributing to compliant and efficient delivery of inspection activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or coordination role involving technical, quality, or project documentation.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
• Experience using business systems and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Understanding of document control principles or quality processes.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain weld packs, inspection records, and quality documentation to support project delivery
• Coordinate the preparation and issue of quality assurance documentation to internal teams and customers
• Support Welding and Inspection Engineers and Inspectors with document control, certification management, and project administration
• Maintain accurate project information across systems including SharePoint, Salesforce, SAP, and other business databases
• Keep welding, inspection, and contractor records up to date and easily accessible
• Raise purchase orders and support procurement activities through business systems and processes
• Contribute to project reporting, customer deliverables, and close‑out documentation

Skills

Administrative experience

Documentation control

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Communication skills

Driving licence

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Coupa

Job description

£34,343 to £38,383 + up to 6% bonus

Location: Ambergate, Derby

Working pattern: Site-based, 5 days a week

Travel: Occasional (national)

Flexibility: While this is primarily a site-based role, occasional home working may be available where operationally appropriate

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

You'll provide essential administrative and document control support to our Welding and Inspection team, helping to keep project information accurate, organised, and accessible. Your work will support the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of inspection and integrity activities across National Gas Services (NGS).

Why this role matters

National Gas Services (NGS) provides specialist pipeline inspection, maintenance, repair, and emergency response services across the UK and Ireland. With more than 45 years of experience and a nationwide depot network, we support gas transmission and distribution operators with critical services that help keep energy flowing safely.

Working closely with our Welding and Inspection team, you'll help make sure important project documentation, quality records, and business systems are kept up to date. Accurate information is vital to keeping projects running smoothly, supporting compliance requirements, and enabling operational teams to deliver their work safely and efficiently.

What you'll be doing

• Produce and maintain weld packs, inspection records, and quality documentation to support project delivery
• Coordinate the preparation and issue of quality assurance documentation to internal teams and customers
• Support Welding and Inspection Engineers and Inspectors with document control, certification management, and project administration
• Maintain accurate project information across systems including SharePoint, Salesforce, SAP, and other business databases
• Keep welding, inspection, and contractor records up to date and easily accessible
• Raise purchase orders and support procurement activities through business systems and processes
• Contribute to project reporting, customer deliverables, and close‑out documentation

This role would suit someone who enjoys organisation, has a great eye for detail, and likes working with information and systems to help teams stay on track.

Essential

• Experience in an administrative or coordination role involving technical, quality, or project documentation
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and SharePoint
• Experience using business systems and databases
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate work
• Good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Understanding of document control principles or quality processes
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience supporting engineering, construction, welding, inspection, or integrity teams
• Familiarity with SAP, Salesforce, Coupa, or similar business systems
• Understanding of welding documentation requirements
• Knowledge of NDT, quality assurance, or engineering records
• Experience supporting process or system improvements within a team environment

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.

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