Trainee Gas Engineer

Company: Wales & West Utilities
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Location: Bristol

Salary: £30,633 – £38,208

Contract: Permanent Full Time

Closing date: 11 June 2026

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 are looking for people that want to make a difference in a business that serves millions of people and who want 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
  • Install, maintain, replace and remove gas meters

Requirements

  • Full valid driving licence
  • Willing to participate in a 24/7 call‑out rota
  • Have the energy to work in all weather conditions
  • Work well as part of a team
  • Have a keen sense of pride in delivering great customer service
  • Plumbing or heating experience – desirable
  • Pipefitting experience – desirable

Benefits

  • A competitive salary starting at £30,633
  • A structured pay & competency framework which 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%
  • 14× 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 cash‑back scheme
  • Friends & Family Discount for Three Mobile and Broadband
  • Colleague recognition including Annual Celebrating Excellence Awards
  • Living Wage Accredited Employer
  • Award‑winning employer for “Outstanding Contribution to Workplace Health and Wellbeing” and leading the industry in championing equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Annual salary review
  • An opportunity to earn a monthly bonus via our incentive scheme
  • Company Sick Pay
  • In‑house Occupational Health Team
  • Employee Assistance ProgrammeComprehensive training
  • Company vehicle (including vehicle insurance & fuel card), tools, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform

To apply, please visit the application portal.

Contact us at recruitment@wwutilities.co.uk or on 07971 038 982.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026