Special Operations Gas Operative - Middlesbrough, United Kingdom - Northern Gas

Northern Gas
Northern Gas
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Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Gas Operative - Special Operations

Location:
Cannon Park - DL and DH Postcodes

Salary:
£27,206 per annum, plus incentive scheme (additional earnings of up to £3,000 per annum)

Please note:
A full UK Driving licence is required

Why Work at NGN? At 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 of learning 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 UK's eight gas distribution networks, reliably delivering gas to over 2.7 million homes and businesses. Our 'dream' is to become the UK's most loved, admired and respected company, and we aim to do this through an empowered team that is 'mind-blowingly great'


The Role


Our 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.

It is 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 adverse weather 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 alongside 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 tee's and branch saddles with an outlet size 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 activities which 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 selfstarter and understand the importance of a zerotolerance safety culture and delivering excellent customer service every time
  • Dynamic thinker
  • Hold a full UK driving licence
  • Available for the 4week period after your start date so that you are able to complete your training with 100% attendance
  • Adhere to the cleanshaven 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 customerservice 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 cleanshaven 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 scheme additional earnings of up to £3,000 per annum after qualifying period
  • Full training
hours per week on a variable work pattern including 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 Values


We 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


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