Poole | Salisbury | Bournemouth | Weymouth | New Milton
Salary: £28,200 per annum (increase to £31,300 upon successful completion of the probationary period). Once qualified, earning potential increases with additional paid standby & overtime.
Start date: September 2026.
Benefits include Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme, retail and leisure discounts, joint-contribution pension (6% contribution, 12% total), enhanced maternity & family leave, life assurance, and HolidayPlus.
Responsibilities
- Support engineers on site and learn from them daily during gas service and mains repair activities.
- Perform excavation and digging in public & private highways, laying and repairing gas pipes under various outdoor conditions.
- Participate in essential work to keep gas supply running to millions of people, including standby and overtime for irregular hours.
- Maintain SGN vans and tools before and after each job to ensure safety and efficiency.
Qualifications & Requirements
- No prior experience required; all training and equipment will be provided.
- Curious, eager to learn and develop skills, and open to new knowledge, especially regarding net‑zero energy systems.
- Resilient, able to learn from mistakes and maintain focus.
- Proactive and responsible, taking ownership of service delivery and continuous improvement.
- Adaptable, calm, and able to interact with the public in various situations.
- Comfortable working on a rota with shift patterns, including weekends and nights.
- Must be clean‑shaven, pass a face‑fit test, and wear required protective equipment.
- Holds a valid UK driver’s licence.
- Must be based within a commutable distance from the listed locations due to operational response times.
SGN is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
