Epsom | Mitcham | Sutton | Wimbledon | Kingston | Wandsworth | Brixton
Salary: £31.7k per annum (increase to £35.2k upon successful completion of probationary period).
Once qualified, your earning potential increases with additionally paid standby & overtime.
Start date: September 2026.
Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more – Joint‑contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus.
How you’ll support us on our mission to keep people safe and warm
- Support engineers on site and learn from them daily during gas service and mains repair activities.
- Excavate, dig in the public & private highways, lay and repair gas pipes, working in various outdoor environments safely as part of a team.
- Be part of essential works to keep gas supply running to millions of people all year round and at any time day or night – standby and overtime opportunities apply for irregular hours.
- Maintain the SGN vans and tools before and after each job, ensuring the team has all equipment to do the job safely and efficiently.
We’re looking for someone who
- Seeks to develop their skills: You are curious, always wanting to learn and develop your skills. You seek knowledge from others and like to push and challenge yourself. As we move closer to exciting net‑zero energy system in the U.K there is always something new to learn at SGN!
- Demonstrates resilience and bounce back: You face challenges head on, learn from mistakes and keep focused.
- Takes initiative and ownership: You are accountable, taking ownership of the important service we provide and take it upon yourself to keep learning and finding better ways of working.
- Adapts and remains calm: You thrive in an environment involving public interaction, adapting to situations and remaining calm during situations.
- Is comfortable working on a rota with shift patterns, including weekends and nights: We keep our customers safe and warm. We are on hand to attend and repair gas escapes 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Will be required to be clean shaven: As part of our commitment to the personal safety of our employees you will be required to be clean shaven, and pass a face fit test, to wear tight fitting dust masks and breathing apparatus. This is for personal protection to ensure you don’t breathe in any harmful substances, whilst carrying out critical work within our communities.
- Holds a valid UK driver’s licence: A full, valid UK driver’s licence is essential for this role.
- Due to operational response times, you must be based within a commutable distance from the desired locations.
Not sure you meet every requirement?
Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.
The Process
- Stage 1 – Online Application (No CV required)
- Stage 2 – Online Task‑Based Assessment: You will be completing some exciting and intuitive online tasks to help get to know you better (25 minutes). You will receive your own individualised feedback report on your strengths and areas for future focus. If you are based within a commutable distance, you will be invited to this stage.
- Stage 3 – Interview/Assessment Centre: Here, we’ll explore your match to the role further via interview questions and other tasks. It will be an opportunity for you also to ask us questions.
- Stage 4 – Offer
Why SGN?
SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net‑zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award‑winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work, Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.
If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We’re here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.
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