Overview
Pipelines Inspector (Ambergate) role at National Gas. Location: Ambergate. Employment type: Full-time, on-site, 5 days a week. Salary: £42,813 to £50,368 plus up to 6% bonus plus overtime.
About Us
National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.
About The Role
This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your inspecting expertise in shaping the future of gas transmission at National Gas. We’re seeking a dedicated Welding Inspector to join us on a permanent basis within the gas industry. You’ll play a key part in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of gas transmission projects, working alongside a skilled and passionate team in a dynamic and evolving environment.
What you\'ll be doing
* Ensuring compliance across all welding and fabrication activities.
* Advising on legal, regulatory, standard, and client requirements.
* Inspecting and witnessing welds in line with relevant specifications.
* Reviewing visual welding inspection reports.
* Liaising with our non-destructive testing (NDT) team.
* Overseeing on-site welding, fabrication, and installation activities.
* Verifying welding documentation and assisting in compiling lifetime quality records.
* Ensuring all documentation meets legal, regulatory, and client standards.
About You
You'll be detail-oriented and proactive, with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You'll bring excellent communication and collaboration skills, a methodical and analytical approach to inspection and compliance, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Flexibility and reliability will be key, especially when travelling or working away from home.
Key Requirements & Experience
* BGAS/CSWIP Welding Inspector or PCN Level 2 Welding Inspector
* UT plate and MPA qualification - desirable
* Full UK car driving licence
Security clearance: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Note: Some roles within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and residency history. Further details are available at GOV.UK.
What we offer
* Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
* Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
* Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
* Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
* Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and long-term illness/injury support
* Family-friendly provisions (maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave)
* Professional development opportunities with financial support for membership subscriptions
* Employee assistance programme with free confidential counselling 24/7
* Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace
* Disability confident and Armed Forces Covenant signatory; we encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Please request reasonable adjustments if needed.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Utilities
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