National Gas
Operations Technician (M&C)
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£44,500 to £52,500 + up to 6% bonus
Opportunity to increase earning through overtime and standby. Access to liveried van. Location - Avonbridge Compressor Station Location Requirement - Candidates must be located within a reasonable commutable distance to the site, preferably within 1-hour. Working Pattern - 5-days, Monday - Friday, on-site.
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
As an Operations Technician, your role is to undertake installation, inspection, commissioning, operation, repair, maintenance and emergency response activities associated with Terminal, Compressor Station, Pipeline and AGI assets within a geographic zone of the national transmission system within discipline and competencies as required.
Why This Role Matters
Every day, National Gas relies on skilled technicians to keep vital infrastructure operating safely and efficiently. This role is at the heart of maintaining the reliability and integrity of our transmission network, ensuring that essential energy reaches homes, businesses and communities across the country.
As an Operations Technician, you'll combine technical expertise with a strong focus on safety, helping to maximise asset availability, support new infrastructure projects and respond to operational challenges when they arise. Your work will directly contribute to the performance, resilience and future development of one of the UK's most important energy networks.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out installation, inspection, commissioning, maintenance, repair and operational activities on pipelines, compressor stations, terminals and associated mechanical assets.
- Diagnosing faults and resolving equipment issues to maximise plant reliability, performance and availability.
- Applying safe systems of work, issuing permits and implementing isolations to ensure all activities are completed safely and compliantly.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance, operational and asset records in line with regulatory and company requirements.
- Supporting the delivery, construction and commissioning of new assets and infrastructure projects across the transmission network.
- Monitoring and protecting the high-pressure pipeline system, including supporting inspection programmes and overseeing third-party activities where required.
- Providing technical expertise during routine operations and emergency situations, including participation in standby and incident response arrangements.
What You'll Bring
The role would suit someone who thrives in a hands-on engineering environment, enjoys fault-finding and wants to make a real impact on the UK's energy network.
Essential
- Post holders will normally possess proven maintenance, operational knowledge and experience gained within a relevant engineering discipline of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics or Control Systems.
- Undertaking maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification work within the Oil & Gas (or other similar Process) Industry within relevant discipline as well as inspection work on equipment installed in hazardous areas.
- Operating, controlling and undertaking work within Safe Systems of Work.
- Appreciation of systems and equipment associated with other engineering disciplines within the Oil & Gas (or other similar Process) Industry.
- Knowledge of relevant engineering legislation and Health & Safety regulations, with a commitment to maintaining compliance in all work activities.
- Operation and control of process plant and equipment.
- Possess relevant Training Certification and/or Evidence of Competencies to support knowledge and experience.
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Desirable
- Mechanical – Compex EX11 - Hazardous Equipment.
- Security Clearance.
This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).
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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