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Trainee Gas Engineer – WN19 – Portsmouth | Southampton | Cosham | Fareham | Havant
Job Details
- Salary: £28.2k per annum (increases to £31.3k upon successful completion of probation)
- Post-qualification potential: Additional paid standby and overtime
- Start date: September 2026
- Location: Portsmouth, Southampton, Cosham, Fareham or Havant (commute required)
Benefits:
- Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme
- Retail and leisure discounts
- Joint-contribution pension (6% employee, 12% total)
- Enhanced maternity and family leave
- Life assurance
- £100×2 annual HolidayPlus voucher scheme
About the Role
Welcome to an exciting career journey keeping people safe and warm.
As an SGN Trainee Gas Engineer, you will repair, replace, and lay new gas mains and services—supporting our customers’ essential energy needs. No prior experience needed; we will fully equip, train, and support you.
How You’ll Contribute
- Supporting experienced engineers on-site during gas service and mains repairs
- Excavating, digging in public and private highways, and laying/repairing gas pipes
- Maintaining SGN vans and tools pre- and post-job to ensure safe, efficient working conditions
- Being fully available for 24/7 emergencies, including request for on-call, standby, and overtime where necessary
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Key Responsibilities
- Learn from experienced engineers daily to develop excelsior pipeline safety skills
- Execute crucial repairs in unpredictable, often challenging outdoor conditions
- Work collaboratively as part of a team, ensuring consistent provision of gas services across the UK
- Take proactive ownership of job maintenance, system upskilling, and continuous improvements
Must-Haves: The Trainee in Us (Qualities We Value Most)
🔹 Warm Welcome Learner: Curious, eager to develop, and thrive by sharing/gaining knowledge 🔹 Resilience & Lifelong Growth: Handle challenges head-on, learn from mistakes, and persist 🔹 Owner Mindset: Accountable for safety, service reliability, and proactive problem-solving 🔹 Calm & Adaptive: Stay composed during public interaction, unpredictable situations, and rotating shifts
Essential Requirements
🔹 Commit to shift work, including weekends, evenings, and nights, as on-call availability is mandatory 🔹 Must be clean shaven (per company safety requirements due to valid respiratory protection obligations) ✅ Valid Full, unrestricted UK driving licence
Note: You Could Fit Even if You Don’t Tick All the Boxes
Research reveals many people—particularly women and underrepresented groups—hesitate to apply if they don’t "fully meet" criteria. We’d still love to hear from you!
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The SGN Trainee Process: A Seamless Path
Stage 1
Online Application
- No CV required. Let’s focus on potential, commitment, and passions instead.
Stage 2
Online Task-Based Assessment (25 minutes)
- Intuitive exercises designed to reveal your open personality and problem-solving strengths
- Receive a personalised personalised feedback report helping you understand how to further develop your skills
Stage 3 (Applicants within commutable range)
Interview/Assessment Centre
- Dive deeper into the role’s demands your cultural fit, with opportunities to ask you your own questions
Stage 4
Offer
- Join our mission: safer miracles for Britain!
Why SGN?
🌟 Pioneering net-zero energy technologies—the future of innovation in the gas industry 🏆 Award-winning culture (CCA Gold for Workplaces + Inclusivity) + Armed Forces Covenant proud member 💡 Constant upskilling to meet UK net-zero goals with everything you need to thrive
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