Apprentice Emergency Gas Responder

Apprentice Emergency Gas Responder [FCO]

Horsham | Worthing | Brighton | Lewes
£30.3k per annum + completion bonus

Start date:

28th September 2026

Earn as you learn – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme, retail and leisure discounts and many more. Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total), enhanced maternity & family leave, life assurance, Holiday Plus.

We are launching our Emergency Gas Responder Apprenticeship programme across Southern England. In this 3‑year apprenticeship you will gain 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.

• Respond to reported gas emergencies
• Install and replace gas meters
• Install, test and commission internal gas pipework
• Promote health and safety in gas service and repair activities

• The programme leads to Gas Safe Registration in the following categories: CESP 1, MET4, TPCP1A, REGT
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• After successfully completing your apprenticeship and securing the relevant qualifications you will be a fully qualified Gas Engineer with SGN, involving shift work and standby cover.
• Your apprenticeship will help us lead pioneering research and development for a net‑zero energy system in the U.K. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm.
• Attend college on a block release basis throughout your 3 years (1 week at college per 2 months on site), building your skills and knowledge as you progress towards achievement of the Gas Network Craftsperson (ST0205).
• Receive support from highly skilled engineers and managers, who will help you develop in real work situations, supplementing your college learning.
• Grow and develop a career within SGN. We believe in nurturing talent and supporting your journey wherever it takes you.
• We are an award‑winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

• At least 3 GCSEs A*-C including Maths & English
• A passion for developing your career in the gas network industry
• Commitment to up to 3 years of training and education
• Ability to drive; if you cannot drive already, you must pass your test within 6–12 months of joining us.
• During your apprenticeship you will be required to attend several training centres, which may be a distance away from home. When required to stay away from home we will arrange travel and accommodation.