Electrical Technician

Electrical Technician - Peterborough (Patch Coverage) - £39,488 to £46,456

 
As a skilled technician, you’ll help protect and maintain the high-pressure systems in our compressor stations. These stations are the engines that power long-distance gas pipelines across the National Transmission System.  

 
Working with our Operations Team, you’ll cover a patch to take on the installation, inspection, commissioning, operation, repair and maintenance of various equipment. You’ll act as incident controller and site main controller and oversee and inspect work carried out by others.  

 
You’ll also issue permission documents, formulate isolations and support with the construction and commissioning of new assets on the system.  

 
You’ll have previously completed an apprenticeship (or other recognised training scheme) and hold a BTEC National Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in an Electrical discipline.
  
 
You’ll have operated, controlled and undertaken work within Safe Systems of Work. You’ll also have experience in undertaking maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification work within the oil and gas (or similar) industry.  We work in hazardous areas, so knowledge of health and safety is key. 

We work in hazardous areas, so knowledge of health and safety is key. It would be desirable for you to have an in date CompEx certificate, if not, it is something we could consider putting you through.

 
You’ll be covering different sites across your patch, so expect some travel.  

At National Gas, we really take the time to understand what you want to achieve out of your role and career, that’s why we encourage people to speak about their personalised development plan early on. This might be developing in your existing role, you might even have your sights set on a higher level position, whatever it is we will give you the support and tools needed to succeed.

Because this role works so closely with the UK Critical National Infrastructure it does requires National Security Vetting and for us in particular that means you cannot have a criminal record and in the last 5 years you cannot have been out of the UK for cumulatively 6 months or greater than.

If this feels like you, look at our benefits

A basic salary of up to £46,456 dependent on experience and capability
A bonus based on personal and company performance.
26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays – option available to buy extra holiday days.
A pension scheme where we double match your contribution (maximum Company contribution of 12%)
Paid expenses for any business travel and accommodation.
A flexible benefit scheme where you can opt into a whole host of lifestyle options.
Access to employee support, care, and assistance helplines

About Us

National Gas is leading a clean, reliable and affordable energy future for everyone.  Our skilled colleagues bring gas to 23m homes, and over 500,000 businesses, including heavy industries and power stations that keep Great Britain's lights on.  We fuel growth and innovation, whilst transitioning our network to hydrogen, to play our part in the journey to net zero.

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