NCO1 / Gas Distribution Assistant

Cornerstone; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gas service provider in Scotland is looking for a Gas Engineer Assistant to support engineers in the repair and maintenance of gas mains and services. The ideal candidate will have a valid UK driver’s licence and be willing to learn in a dynamic environment. This role includes working outdoors and adapting to various situations, ensuring the safety and warmth of our customers. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £28.2K per annum, increasing upon probation completion.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Cycle2work Scheme

Additional standby & overtime pay

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK driver's licence.
• Ability to work in various outdoor environments safely.
• Comfortable working on a rota with shift patterns, including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Support engineers on site during gas service and mains repair activities.
• Excavate/dig in public/private highways to lay and repair gas pipes.
• Maintain the SGN vans and tools before and after each job.

Skills

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Resilience

Initiative

Calmness under pressure

Public interaction skills

Job description

Gas Engineer Assistant (NCO1)

Fife

Salary: £28.2K per annum (increase to £31.3K upon successful completion of probationary period)

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

Perks & Benefits: Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & more

REQ5312

Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey as our Gas Engineer Assistant in the Home Counties?

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

We want to uncover your values, skills, and cognitive abilities to enrich our team and promote diversity and inclusion. We are currently looking for Gas Engineer Assistant’s to support our Engineers in repairing, replacing, and laying new gas mains and services.

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.
• Excavate/dig 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.
• You will maintain the SGN vans and tools before and after each job.

We’re looking for someone who:

Seeks to develop their skills: You should have a curious mindset to grow from our own specialised learning and development programmes. You will seek to develop their knowledge and expertise using our learning tools and excel in our exciting environment.

Demonstrates resilience and bounce back: You will be productive in challenging times, bouncing back from setbacks and remaining on track.

Takes initiative and ownership: Our ideal candidate will exhibit initiative, consistently deliver on tasks and objectives; and be accountable, taking ownership of the important service we provide.

Adapts and remains calm: Thrive in an environment involving public interaction, adapting to situations and maintaining composure as they arise.

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.

The process:

Stage 1 - Online Application (No CV required)

Stage 2 - Online Task-Based Assessment:

You will be completing some exciting and intuitive online tasks to help get to know you better (30-45m). You will receive your own individualised feedback report on your strengths and areas for future focus.

Stage 3 - Interview:

Here, we’ll explore your match to the role further and it will be an opportunity for you to also ask us questions.

Stage 4 – Offer

Why SGN?

SGN is at the forefront of pioneering research and development in the journey toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm. Join us in making a real difference—today and for the future.

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do

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