Gas Engineer

Company: Wales & West Utilities Limited
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Location: Llandarcy
Job Description:

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 while investing to create a sustainable future to deliver our carbon‑free vision for 2050.

What we’re looking for?

  • Experienced gas engineers to play a key part in keeping the communities we serve safe.
  • 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 delivered safely, cost-effectively and efficiently.
  • Classify and, where appropriate, defer gas escapes, testing, survey and detection and diagnostic work in gas consumer 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 including weekend and evening work, and to participate in a 24/7 standby rota.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Strong teamwork skills.
  • A keen sense of pride in delivering great customer service.
  • Commitment to undertaking the necessary training and upskilling.

What’s in it for you?

  • Average earnings of £47,000 pa based on a fully qualified operational engineer, starting salary £38,208 pa rising to £40,617 pa plus overtime and shift premium payments when fully qualified.
  • A structured pay & competency framework that rewards skills, competence and enables career progression.
  • Additional earnings through the standby rota, overtime and additional work.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with flexibility to align with personal celebrations.
  • Retirement savings plan with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU matching to 10% (15% total).
  • 14× salary life insurance linked to the retirement plan.
  • Flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym membership, dental insurance and health cash‑plans.
  • Financial wellbeing programme.
  • Enhanced pay for parental leave.
  • Retail discounts and cashback 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 leader in equality, diversity and inclusion.
  • Annual salary review.
  • Monthly bonus via incentive scheme.
  • Company sick pay.
  • In‑house occupational health team.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Company vehicle, tools, PPE and uniform.

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Posted: June 11th, 2026