Trainee Gas Engineer - North East Wales all areas inc Flintshire and Wrexham
Location: North East Wales inc Flintshire and Wrexham
Employment type: Permanent Full Time
Salary: £33,992 (average earnings of circa £48k pa based on a fully qualified operational engineer)
Responsibilities
Working under supervision you will carry out repairs to our gas network mains and services, attend emergencies and complete all new customer connections work. You will also support the delivery of Replacement and Capital programmes to ensure we can meet future gas demand.
Requirements
* Hold a full UK Driving Licence
* Work various shift patterns, including weekend and evening work, and participate in a 24/7 standby rota
* Work in all weather conditions
* Work well as part of a team
* Show pride in delivering great customer service
* Commit to training and upskilling
* Adhere to instructions, plan and organise resources, and make appropriate arrangements to ensure efficient work and training
* Communicate with fellow workers, management, public officials, site managers and the general public to carry out work, handle routine complaints, and satisfy customers and the public
* Take responsibility, lead and motivate others
* Understand the gas supply network and the behaviour of various gases
* Have an NCO Level 1 (or equivalent qualification) desirable; training will be offered within the first 3‑6 months
Benefits
* Starting salary of £30,633 rising to £33,992 when fully trained and competent (average earnings of circa £48k pa based on a fully qualified operational engineer)
* A structured pay & competency framework that 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%
* 14x 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
* 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
All offers of employment are subject to pre‑employment drug & alcohol screening.
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