Apprentice Emergency Gas Responder FCO

Job Description

Apprentice Emergency Gas Responder [FCO]Location: Edinburgh/FalkirkSalary: £25.6k - £28.5k per annum (dependent on skills & qualifications)Reference: REQ3447We are launching our Emergency Gas Responder Apprenticeship programme across Scotland and are looking for a diverse range of people to join us to complete this 3-year programme. As part of your learning journey with us we will provide you with the skills,knowledge and behaviours to work as part of our highly skilled operations teams, safely delivering a gas supply to 5.9 million homes and businesses in the south of England and across Scotland.Why SGN;SGN are currently paving the way in cutting edge research and development towards a net zero energy system. We’re on a journey to transform the future of gas and we think outside the box - futuristic technologies and robotics are leading our innovation sothat we can strive every day to make the world a better place. Your apprenticeship will help us on our journey and ensure a future clean energy supply for the UK.The role;You will be supporting our qualified gas engineers to provide a variety of services to our customers including;Installation of gas meters and regulatorsResponding to reported gas emergenciesInstallation & maintenance of gas networksPromoting health and safety in gas service/repair activitiesThis programme will lead to successful Gas Safe Registration in the following categories: CESP 1, MET 1/2, MET4, TPCP1A, REGT1, REGT2Working with one of our academic partners you will attend college on a block’ release basis throughout your 3 years, building your skills and knowledge as you progress towards achievement of the Modern Apprenticeship in Gas Engineering. You will also besupported by our highly skilled engineers and managers, who will provide opportunity for you to develop your competencies in real work situations, supplementing your college learning. Over the course of the apprenticeship you will be required to attend a numberof training centres, which may be a distance away from your home. When you are required to stay away from home, we will arrange travel and accommodation.What you will need;You’ll have at least 3 National 5 grades A-C or equivalent including Maths & EnglishYou’re interested in developing your career in within the gas network industryYou’re able to commit to 3 years of training and educationYou have a can-do attitude and a passion for growing a successful careerFor the role and to participate fully in the development programme, we would prefer that you are able to drive. If you cannot drive already, you will be expected to pass your test within 6 - 12 months of joining us.What’s in it for youJob security with plenty of genuine learning and development opportunitiesHoliday and sickness packageHolidayPlus - Buy up to 10 additional days holiday, available all year roundRetail & leisure discountsCycle2work schemeCompany pension scheme - with company contributions between 6 -12% (depending on length of service and personal % contribution)Gym & mobile discountsVirtual GP - Our GP Helpline is a virtual GP service which offers unlimited access to GP at a time which suits youWhat we do…We’re on a journey to transform the future of gas and we think outside the box - futuristic technologies and robotics are leading our innovation. Keeping our customers safe and warm is what we do but beyond that, we want to make the world a better place,which is why we’re passionate about helping in our communities, reducing our carbon footprint, and driving innovation in our industry.At SGN, we strive to sustain our world through managing the network that distributes natural and green gas across the south of England and Scotland. We have an important responsibility to keep the gas flowing to 5.9 million homes and businesses. Your workdirectly impacts SGNs commitments to keeping our customers’ homes and businesses safe.