Locations: Godstone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Reigate.
Salary: £30.3k per annum (increases to £33.7k after successful completion of probationary period).
Additional paid standby and overtime opportunities are available.
Start date: September 2026.
Benefits include a joint‑contribution pension from 6% (12% total), enhanced maternity and family leave, life assurance, HolidayPlus, virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme, retail and leisure discounts, and many more.
How you’ll support us on our mission
- Support engineers on site and learn from them daily during gas service and mains repair activities.
- Excavation, digging in public & private highways, laying and repairing gas pipes in various outdoor environments as part of a team.
- Contribute to essential works that keep gas supply running to millions of people year‑round, 24/7 – standby and overtime opportunities apply for irregular hours.
- Maintain the SGN vans and tools before and after each job, ensuring equipment is safe and efficient.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Curiosity and a desire to develop skills; willingness to learn from others and challenge yourself.
- Resilience and ability to bounce back from challenges, learn from mistakes, and stay focused.
- Initiative and ownership; accountable for service quality and continuous improvement.
- Ability to remain calm and adapt in public interaction and changing situations.
- Comfort with rota‑based shift patterns, including weekends and nights.
- Clean shaven and ability to pass a face‑fit test, wear tight‑fitting dust masks and breathing apparatus for personal protection.
- Valid UK driver’s licence.
- Residency within a commutable distance of the desired locations due to operational response times.
SGN values diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.
With any accommodations needed during the application process, please let us know.
