National Gas
E&I Operations Engineer
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Operations Engineer (E&I) – Kings Lynn / Diss
Salary: £55,500 – £65,500 + up to 6% annual bonus + company car (subject to business mileage) Overtime & Standby: Up to 10–15% additional earnings, plus additional compensation for Duty Engineer shifts (1 week every 4–5)
Location: East 4 region (Norfolk & North Suffolk) Travel: Routine (5+ days a week across the regional patch)
About National Gas
National Gas secures Britain’s energy by:
- Transporting gas nationwide
- Repairing and maintaining pipelines
- Managing meters for millions of homes and businesses
- Supporting net zero industrial competitiveness
We’re the backbone of the UK’s gas network, ensuring a secure and efficient energy supply.
About the Role
As the Authorising Engineer (E&I), you’ll deliver technical leadership across an operational area within the East region, owning safety, efficiency, and asset performance. Key responsibilities include:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee a team of technicians, ensuring maintenance and operational tasks are delivered efficiently and safely
- Drive defect resolution and mitigate operational risks, collaborating closely with teams on hands-on tasks
- Issue multi-discipline permits-to-work, adhering to electrical safety rules
- Act as Duty Engineer (24/7 rotatable standby, 1 week every 4–5), providing technical support across the East region
- Conduct competence assessments to ensure team capability within E&I disciplines
- Analyse asset performance data to prioritise maintenance and optimise operational efficiency
- Spearhead compliance with health, safety, and engineering standards
- Contribute to design studies, focusing on safe working practices, maintainability, and life-cost improvements
- Managed incident control for both planned and emergency situations
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About You
This role requires a hands-on, safety-first leader with:
- strong E&I technical expertise
- proven team management experience
- commitment to operational excellence and personal/process safety
You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment, fostering stakeholder relationships and demonstrating: ✔ Integrity, ownership, and accountability ✔ Decision-making skills that balance asset performance, team competency, and operational safety ✔ Passion for coaching and mentoring to develop and motivate your team
Essential Requirements
Key experience and qualifications expected include: 🔹 Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in electrical or instrumentation engineering 🔹 Hands-on experience in setting teams to work within a formal permit-to-work system 🔹 Strong knowledge of gas entry/exit, GSMR, and Network Code procedures 🔹 IOSH Managing Safely certification 🔹 Full UK car driving licence
Desirable but Not Mandatory
🔸 Progress towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status 🔸 Established Security Clearance (SC)
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Important Note: Due to national security and trade control policies, we may need to vet applicants based on birthplace, nationality, or residency history. Further details here.
Why Join National Gas?
A supportive, forward-thinking workplace with competitive benefits: 💰 Annual bonus (up to 6%) + overtime opportunities 🚗 Company car (subject to business mileage) 💼 Double-match pension scheme (12% max company contribution) 📅 26 days holiday + bank holidays 🏥 Private healthcare, dental, and tech support via flexible payroll scheme 💼 10x salary death-in-service and income protection 👶 Generous family leave policies (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental) 🎓 Professional development funding for memberships and training 💬 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (confidential counselling)
Inclusive Recruitment
At National Gas, we’re Disability Confident and Supporting Forces. We champion diversity, representation, and fairness—so please inform us if you need reasonable adjustments to apply.
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