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Who are we?
We are a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. We serve our customers and communities with safe, reliable, and affordable energy services whilst investing to create a sustainable future to deliver our carbon-free vision for 2050.
What we’re looking for?
We are looking for people that want to make a difference in a business that serves millions of people and who want to play a big part in keeping the communities we serve safe.
If this is you then we are currently offering the opportunity to join our Trainee Gas Engineer Programme. Interested? We want to hear from you!
We’ll trust you to:
Play a key role in the gas emergency service responding to gas leaks and emergencies reported by members of the public
Install, maintain, replace and remove gas meters
You’ll need to have:
Have a full valid driving licence
Be willing to participate in a 24/7 call-out rota
Have the energy to work in all weather conditions
Be able to work well as part of a team
Have a keen sense of pride in delivering great customer service
Plumbing or heating experience – Desirable
Pipefitting experience - Desirable
We would also love to hear about anything else you feel you could add or bring to the role!
As we are a safety critical organisation, all offers of employment are subject to pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive salary starting at £30,633
A structured pay & competency framework which rewards skills, competence and enables development and career progression
Additional earnings through the standby rota plus overtime and additional work available
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs
Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
“Choices” flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
Enhanced pay for parental leave
Retail discounts and cashback scheme
Friends & Family Discount for Three Mobile and Broadband
Colleague recognition including Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards
Living Wage Accredited Employer
Award winning employer for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Workplace Health and Wellbeing’ and leading the industry in championing equality, diversity and inclusion.
Annual salary review
An opportunity to earn a monthly bonus via our incentive scheme
Company Sick Pay
In-house Occupational Health Team
Employee Assistance Programme
Comprehensive training
Company vehicle (including vehicle insurance & fuel card), tools, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform
The way we do things
Our Ambition, Priorities and Values inform everything we do as a business – from our strategic planning to the performance management of our colleagues. Our values underpin everything we do and we are committed to creating a working environment that supports and fosters diversity, inclusion and equity, where all of our colleagues feel valued and supported to contribute to their full potential.
We are focused on creating a culture where it doesn’t matter about gender, race, sexuality or disability; it’s about our colleagues’ skills, the way we do things and how we live our values.
Interested?
If you think you’d make a good addition to the team, we would love to hear from you!
If you would prefer to complete your application form in an alternative format such as Microsoft Word or would like to discuss the role in a little more detail, please contact us at
[email protected] or on 07971 038 982.
You can also ask us about flexible working practices that may be available or tell us if you have any special requirements during the application process.
