Trainee Gas Engineer

Trainee Gas Engineer – Portsmouth | Southampton | Cosham | Fareham | Havant

Salary: £28.2k per annum (increase to £31.3k upon successful completion of probationary period). Once qualified your earning potential increases with additionally paid standby & overtime.

Start date:

September 2026.

Benefits:
Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme, retail and leisure discounts, joint‑contribution pension from 6% (12% total), enhanced maternity & family leave, life assurance, Holiday Plus.

You will receive all training and equipment to support our Engineers in repairing, replacing, and laying new gas mains and services. No prior experience needed.

• Support engineers on site and learn from them daily during gas service and mains repair activities.
• Excavate, dig on public and private highways, and lay and repair gas pipes in various outdoor environments as part of a team.
• Participate in essential work that keeps gas supply running for millions of people year‑round, including standby and overtime opportunities for irregular hours.
• Maintain SGN vans and tools before and after each job, ensuring the team has all equipment for safe and efficient work.

• Seeks to develop their skills: You are curious, always wanting to learn and develop your skills. You seek knowledge from others and like to push and challenge yourself as we move closer to a net‑zero energy system in the U.K.
• Demonstrates resilience and bounce back: You face challenges head on, learn from mistakes and keep focused.
• Takes initiative and ownership: You are accountable, taking ownership of the important service we provide, and take it upon yourself to keep learning and finding better ways of working.
• Adapts and remains calm: You thrive in an environment involving public interaction, adapting to situations and remaining calm during situations.
• Comfortable with rota and shift patterns, including weekends and nights: We keep our customers safe and warm and are on hand to attend and repair gas escapes 24/7, 365 days a year.
• Clean shaven requirement: You must be clean shaven, pass a face fit test, and be able to wear tight‑fitting dust masks and breathing apparatus for personal protection.
• Valid UK driver’s licence: A full, valid UK driver’s licence is essential for this role.
• Commutable distance: Due to operational response times, you must be based within a commutable distance from the desired locations.

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.

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