Operations Site Controller

National Grid plc; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking an Operations Site Controller in Peterborough to oversee safety and operational activities on site. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards and undertakes a variety of tasks related to the installation and maintenance of essential site assets. This role requires strong technical expertise and offers competitive compensation with additional benefits including annual bonuses and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Up to 6% annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)

Double-match pension scheme

Flexible benefit scheme including private healthcare

Employee assistance programme 24/7

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineer, technician, or operative with operational and maintenance experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage site activities with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Monitor third-party work and protect vital plant, systems, and equipment.
• Support installation, commissioning, and integration of new assets.

Skills

Experience in a mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or operations discipline

Strong skills in fault finding, maintenance, and technical decision‑making

Understanding of hazardous-area equipment and Safe Systems of Work

Knowledge of safety, environmental, and compliance requirements for UK legislation

Appreciation of multidisciplinary engineering within Oil & Gas, power, chemical, or process industries

Full UK car driving licence

Job description

Operations Site Controller (Peterborough)

Date: 5 Feb 2026

Location: Peterborough, GB, PE6 7HH

Company: National Gas

Requisition ID: 2455

Operations Site Controller

• Up to 6% annual bonus
• Up to 10-15% additional earnings through overtime and standby
• Access to a pool/liveried vehicle

Peterborough

This is a site based role (5 days a week) with occasional travel to other operational sites as required. You\'ll need to be based within a 60-minute commute of our Peterborough Compressor Station.

About us

National Gas is securing Britain\'s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

Play a vital role in keeping the UK\'s gas network safe, reliable, and running at its best.

Why this role matters

As a Site Controller, you\'ll be the go‑to person for safe operations on site - making sure critical national infrastructure runs smoothly.

You\'ll lead on safety decision-making and play a key role in maintaining the assets that keep energy flowing across the UK. You\'ll also work closely with construction partners to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of new assets.

This is a role for someone who enjoys responsibility, thrives in a technical environment, and wants a career with real purpose.

What you\'ll be doing

You\'ll be the safety and operational lead on site, overseeing day-to-day activities and ensuring work is carried out safely and to the highest standards. In this role, you will:

• Manage the safe setting to work for all site activities, championing a strong safety culture
• Authorise permission documents and complete safety/technical inspections
• Keep accurate operational records and ensure compliance with legislation and industry standards
• Support the installation, commissioning, and integration of new assets
• Contribute to emergency response and security procedures as Incident Controller or Site Main Controller
• Monitor third-party work and protect vital plant, systems, and equipment
• Assist with maintenance activities to improve site performance and asset reliability
• Join the standby rota once fully trained (typically 1 week in every 4-5), responding to a range of site issues

About you

You\'re a hands‑on engineer, technician, or operative, with strong operational and maintenance experience. You take pride in safe working, enjoy problem-solving, and can stay calm and confident when working under pressure.

If you enjoy responsibility, variety, and being the person others turn to when it matters, you\'ll thrive here.

Key requirements & experience

• Experience in a mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, or operations discipline
• Strong skills in fault finding, maintenance, and technical decision‑making
• Understanding of hazardous-area equipment and Safe Systems of Work
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and compliance requirements for UK legislation
• Appreciation of multidisciplinary engineering within Oil & Gas, power, chemical, or process industries
• Full UK car driving licence

Security clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)

Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)

Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more

Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you\'re unable to work due to long-term illness or injury

Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave

Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions

Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7

Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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