Gas Engineer (First Call Operative)

Salary: £32,406 - £34,449 Business Area: Emergency & Metering Services

Location: Cardiff Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Working Pattern: 38.75 hours per week

Who are we?

We are a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. We serve our customers and communities with safe, reliable and affordable energy services whilst investing to create a sustainable future to deliver our carbon-free vision for 2050.

What we’re looking for:

We're looking for experienced gas engineers to play a big part in keeping the communities we serve safe.

We’ll trust you to:

• Play a key role in the gas emergency service responding to gas leaks and emergencies reported by members of the public
• Participate in the provision of an emergency service which must be delivered in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner,
• Classify and, where appropriate, defer gas escapes, testing, survey and detection and diagnostic work in gas consumers premises and on our network
• Install, maintain, replace and remove gas meters

You’ll need to have:

• A minimum of one ACS qualification – such as: MET1 & CMA1, CCN1, CMET, Appliances etc
• A full valid driving licence
• A willingness to work various shift patterns which includes weekend and evening work, and participation in a 24/7 standby rota
• Have the energy to work in all weather conditions
• Be able to work well as part of a team
• Have a keen sense of pride in delivering great customer service
• Be fully committed to undertaking the necessary training and upskilling

We would also love to hear about anything else you feel you could add or bring to the role!

You can read a full job description here.

What’s in it for you?

• Basic starting salary of £32,406 per annum rising to £34,449 once fully qualified
• Average total earnings of circa £50k per annum based on shift premium and overtime payment when fully qualified
• Company vehicle (including vehicle insurance), tools, equipment, PPE and uniform
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totaling 15%
• 14 x 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
• Comprehensive training

The way we do things

Wales & West Utilities is a values-based business.

Interested?

If you think you’d make a good addition to the team, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, click the link below.

If you would prefer to complete your application form in an alternative format such as Microsoft Word or would like to discuss the role in a little more detail, please contact us at recruitment@wwutilities.co.uk

You can also ask us about flexible working practices that may be available or tell us if you have any special requirements during the application process.