Job Reference
REQ5805
Job Overview
Trainee Gas Engineer – Locations: Epsom, Mitcham, Sutton, Wimbledon, Kingston, Wandsworth, Brixton.
Salary: £31.7k per annum (increase to £35.2k upon successful completion of probationary period). Once qualified your earning potential increases with additionally paid standby & overtime. Start date: September 2026.
Benefits include a virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme, retail and leisure discounts, a joint‑contribution pension from 6% (12% total), enhanced maternity & family leave, life assurance, HolidayPlus, and many others.
Responsibilities
- Support engineers on site and learn from them daily during gas service and mains repair activities.
- Excavate, dig in the public & private highways, lay and repair gas pipes, working in various outdoor environments safely and as part of a team.
- Participate in essential works to keep gas supply running to 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 to work safely and efficiently.
Qualifications & Personal Attributes
- Seeks to develop their skills: Curious, always wanting to learn and develop knowledge, and willing to push and challenge themselves.
- Demonstrates resilience and bounce back: Faces challenges head on, learns from mistakes and stays focused.
- Takes initiative and ownership: Accountable, taking ownership of the service they provide and striving to find better ways of working.
- Adapts and remains calm: Thrives in public interaction, adapts to situations, and remains calm during incidents.
- Willing to work a rota with shift patterns, including weekends and nights: Works to keep customers safe and warm, on hand 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Clean shaven and compliant with safety standards: Must be clean shaven, pass a face fit test, and wear tight fitting dust masks and breathing apparatus.
- Holds a valid UK driver’s licence: Essential for this role.
- Locational requirement: Must be based within a commutable distance of the desired locations.
Application Process
- Stage 1 – Online Application (no CV required).
- Stage 2 – Online Task‑Based Assessment (25 minutes). Applicants receive an individualised feedback report on strengths and future focus areas. Only those within a commutable distance are invited.
- Stage 3 – Interview/Assessment Centre: interview questions and tasks to explore fit.
- Stage 4 – Offer.
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.
Why SGN?
SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net‑zero energy system. Our innovative technologies transform the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. 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.
If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out. We’re here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.
