SGN
Gas Engineer Assistant (NCO1)
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Gas Engineer Assistant (NCO1)
Gas Engineer (Trainee) Assistant
Locations: Edinburgh | Falkirk | Stirling | East Lothian | Mid Lothian | West Lothian
Salary: £28,200 per annum (increasing to £31,300 on successful completion of probation) Start Date: September 2026
** salivary benefits: ** Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme Retail and leisure discounts Joint-contribution pension (6% contributed by SGN, 12% total) Enhanced maternity & family leave Life assurance HolidayPlus Standby & overtime opportunities upon qualification
Additional Information: Fully-funded training and equipment provided.
About the Role
Ready to keep people safe and warm?
SGN is seeking exceptional Trainee Gas Engineers—no prior experience required. Instead of focusing on your CV, we’re interested in your values, skills, and potential to strengthen our team while promoting diversity and inclusion.
You’ll receive full training and equipment to assist engineers with:
- Repairing, replacing, and laying gas mains and services
Key Responsibilities
- Support engineers on-site, learning daily through gas service and mains repair activities
- Understand which essential works are required to keep gas supply running secure across millions households every day—included operations at all hours
- Work safely in outdoor environments (excavation in public/private highways) and in changing weather conditions, always as part of a team
- Ensure all vehicles and tools are maintained efficiently pre/post-jobs for safe and smooth operations
- Complete t weder overtime and standby duties if available post-qualification
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What We’re Looking For
You Are Ideal If:
You seek continuous development—ask questions, embrace challenges, and thrive on new opportunities. The UK’s net-zero energy transition is advancing daily, and we want someone eager to learn and adapt.
You love exercising resilience and bounce: Take constructive feedback, solve problems, and keep focus on the bigger picture.
You take initiative and ownership: You care about the impact of your work, upholding high safety standards, and pushing for safer, more efficient processes.
You adapt with composure while working with the public—a critical part of this role. Emotional intelligence, teamwork, and public interaction are key strengths.
You’re able to work flexible shifts—including unforeseen weekends, nights, and emergency call-outs 24/7, ensuring community safety at all times.
You meet personal safety policy guidelines
- Must remain clean-shaven
- Must pass a breathing apparatus face fit test
- Will require tight-fitting dust masks and respirators for protection against hazardous substances
You hold a valid UK driving licence
Being located within commutable distance of our designated areas is essential for operational efficiency.
Are You Right for the Role?
You don’t have to tick all the boxes right now—SGN values diversity and individual potential. Research shows underrepresented individuals may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. Write to us anyway—you might be the perfect candidate, now or in the future.
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The Application Process
A CV-free and structured assessment:
Stage 1—Online Application
Stage 2—Online Task-Based Assessment
This 25-minute interactive exercise will help you showcase behaviours and strengths while providing personalised feedback. After completion, your commutability will be assessed before a verdict is made on moving forward.
Stage 3—Interview/Assessment Centre
The opportunity to:
- Learn how your skills match the role directly
- Explain your fit further through talk and tasks
- Ask your own questions about us
Stage 4—Offer
Why SGN?
We’re more than just an energy provider.
- Leaders in net-zero research and innovation
- Award-winning employer for great workplaces, inclusive policies, accessibility, and support (Gold CCA Awards).
- Proud Armed Forces Covenant member
Belonging Matters: SGN values diversity and inclusion through our platforms and career growth opportunities.
Need assistance or reasonable accommodations during your application? Please ask—we’ll do everything we can to support you.
For further details, explore: [About us](Includes vision, mission, and daily impact) [Benefits](Full details of what you’ll gain working with us) [Diversity and inclusion](how we promote and grow a diverse culture)
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