Special Operations Gas Operative

Job Description

Gas OperativeSpecial OperationsLocation: Cannon Park - DL and DH PostcodesSalary: £27,206 per annum, plus incentive scheme (additional earnings of up to £3,000 per annum)Please note: A full UK Driving licence is requiredWhy Work at NGNAt Northern Gas Networks, we are a community. We provide a supportive and fun working environment in our spacious offices with onsite parking provided. We embrace creativity and innovation as well as offering a range oflearning and development opportunities to progress your career.Since we started operating in 2005, We have led the way as one of the most cost-efficient of the UKs eight gas distribution networks, reliably delivering gas to over 2.7 million homes and businesses.Ourdream is to become the UKs most loved, admired and respected company, and we aim to do this through an empowered team that is mind-blowingly great!The RoleOur Gas Operatives have a huge part to play in ensuring the areas in our Network have hot water and heating throughout even the very coldest of Northern winters! This is therefore a career opportunity that is truly at the very heart of our organisation.Itis important to be aware that this role requires only hardworking, dedicated, and committed individuals as our Gas Operatives will need to be flexible to work early starts, throughout the day or into the evening also. Our Gas Operatives work sometimes in adverseweather conditions, so this is another important consideration before you apply. The reward however, being that what you do really does make a difference to our customers and communities.Key Duties:

• Working along-side the special operations teams helping perform tasks such as digging and shoring excavations up to 6mtrs deep, large diameter flow stopping on Low Pressure mains, fit test and drilling under pressure tees and branch saddles with an outletsize of up to 300mm, cold cutting and window cutting on live and dead mains
• Whilst carrying out mains and service replacement work, repairs to public reported gas escapes and other related aspects of gas distribution work, you will assist the Team Leader in the excavation, pipe laying, pipe jointing, connection and repair activitieswhich are required to ensure the integrity of the gas network
• With the appropriate training provided, you will operate and use mobile plant, mechanical lifting and handling equipment, tools and other equipment in a safe and competent manner ensuring that they are correctly maintained and stored, e.g., mini excavator,pneumatic tools etc
• At all times, you will operate in accordance with relevant HSE Legislation, Company Standards and Codes of Practice
• You will communicate with colleagues, customers and members of the general public in order to request and process information
• You will be required to carry out driving duties as part of their role or be primarily assigned to driving for the purpose of collecting or delivering materials and equipment

About You:

• You will be a self-starter and understand the importance of a zero-tolerance safety culture and delivering excellent customer service every time
• Dynamic thinker
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Available for the 4-week period after your start date so that you are able to complete your training with 100% attendance
• Adhere to the clean-shaven policy as part of our Health & Safety policy
• Fit enough to meet the physical demands of the role
• Can work in a team
• You will be a champion for providing an excellent customer-service and will place the customer at the heart of what you do
• Considerate and polite in all situations

You will be fully trained for the role; however, we ask that

• Have eligibility to work in the UK
• Are willing to work the variable shift patterns and participate in an out of hours standby rota where applicable
• Can adhere to our clean-shaven policy (if applicable to you) to meet important safety requirements
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weathers, rain, or shine

What we Offer:

• A competitive salary of £27,206 per annum
• Incentive schemeadditional earnings of up to £3,000 per annum afterqualifying period
• Full training
• 41.25 hours per week on a variable work patternincluding standby
• Free onsite parking
• 25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period)
• SSP for first 7 calendar days then occupational sick pay
• A generous stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options,from discounts on a variety of UK attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days and much more!

Our ValuesWe are looking for people who can demonstrate and live all our values, which are at the heart of everything that we do. We are ... Trailblazing, Empowered, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious, Heartfelt and most importantly... we are...Happy!Diversity at NGNWe value diversity at NGN, and this is embedded in everything that we do. We will be delighted to hear from a diverse range of applicants, so we can continue to grow our mind-blowingly great team of people. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant,helping ex-services personnel back into employment, as well as being members of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering).Please note that any NGN colleague may apply for this vacancy

• You must inform your current line manager of your application, prior to applying.
• You may only apply to this vacancy, should you have been in your current role for a minimum of 12 months
• Please attach your CV to your application.
• You may also attach a covering letter, outlining your interest in the vacancy (optional).
• Should you have any queries before you apply, please email
• Northern Gas Networks reserves the right to close a vacancy early dependent upon applicant numbers.

We look forward to receiving your application!Best of Luck!