Response Engineer

Response Engineer

£33,976 + Overtime + Incentives + Van

Training can be provided for those who currently hold Gas Safe register and CCN1 / CESP1 or CMA1

Location: Leeds

Start date: Anticipated Jan 2022

Important: We receive a high volume of applications and are therefore unable to provide applicant feedback at the shortlisting stage

About Us:

Since we started operating in 2005, Northern Gas Networks have been leading the way as one of the most cost-efficient of the UK's eight gas distribution networks. We deliver great value for money to our customers, as well as a whole host of social and economic benefits to our region.

The Role:

Do you want to work for a fantastic employer, with a competitive reward package, an inclusive and friendly culture and a true customer-focus? Do you want to work for an employer that also provides training throughout your career journey? If so... read on!

The role of Operational Response Engineer (ORE) is an essential one as you will be the first point of call for gas escapes / investigations / maintenance and replacements. Your role really does make a difference to our customers, as you will be responsible for ensuring emergencies and works are managed in a speedily and safe manner.

Operating in the industry that we do, safety is paramount and you will make this your first priority as you quickly assess the situation and make the right decisions.

You will need to hold your CCN1 / CESP1 or CMA1 certificate, be Gas Safe registered and hold a full UK driving licence.

Please remember these are Response roles and as such will require you to work unsocial hours and weekends. Keeping this in mind, please be aware and consider the shift patterns, on call and weekend working prior to completing your application.

In today's world of uncertainty in the employment market, we able to offer a long term and rewarding career. One that can see you progressing through the ranks and increasing your earnings along the way. Most of our Senior Managers are long serving employees that started working out on the patches, which is another example why our ORE roles are fantastic.

Role Duties:

• Co-ordinate work for teams/individuals engaged in the operation and maintenance of the gas transportation system. Receive instructions and requests, plan and organise resources and make appropriate arrangements to ensure that work is carried out efficiently.
• Lay, connect, disconnect, commission, decommission and maintain pipework, associated plant and equipment; this may involve complex work and/or specialist knowledge.
• Respond to emergencies, participate in standby and undertake testing, survey, detection and diagnostic work which may be of a complex nature, reporting results, ensuring safety and taking appropriate action in order to maintain the transportation system and associated equipment.
• Work Towards Totex - Carry out and ensure that excavation, backfill, reinstatement and repair work is carried out to the required standards including the removal of surplus/waste material.
• Provide appropriate training, specialist advice, support and guidance to teams/individuals engaged in the operation and maintenance of the gas transportation system.
• Co-ordinate and provide advice, guidance and support for 3rd parties operating on or adjacent to the gas transportation system.
• Working Towards Totex- Gather information, prepare and write reports which may include participation in the preparation of technical information and making appropriate recommendations.
• Work within and promote the philosophy of team working and development across all NGN activities to achieve business objectives improve commercial performance and deliver excellent customer experience.

Skills and Experience:

• You are flexible to start as early as Sep 2021 (start date will be confirmed) (essential)
• You can ensure you are available for the 4-week period after your start date so that you are able to complete your training with 100% attendance (essential)
• Have eligibility to work in the UK (essential)
• You are willing to work the variable shift patterns and participate in an out of hours' standby rota (essential)
• Possession of a current Driving Licence (essential)
• Experience of managing others (desirable)
• Ability to independently and effectively communicate with colleagues, customers and members of the public (essential)
• A good level of physical fitness to meet a demanding role (essential)
• Ability to work with computers (keyboard skills) (essential)
• Experience of working within a customer, people and team orientated environment (essential)
• Experience of working within a safety focussed environment (essential)
• Gas Safety Registration (essential)

What we Offer:

• £33,976 Per annum
• 41.25 hours per week on a variable work pattern including standby
• 25 days holiday per year, plus 8 days bank holiday, plus 2 half days (Christmas Eve and New Years Eve)
• SSP for first 7 calendar days then Occupational sick pay
• Stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including salary sacrifice options such as cycle to work, childcare vouchers, gym membership and many more
• Plus other family friendly policies, maternity/paternity pay, volunteering etc.

Our Values:

We are looking for people who can demonstrate and live all our values, which are at the centre of everything that we do.

We are ...Trailblazing, Empowered, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious, Heartfelt

And most importantly... we are...Happy!

Diversity at NGN:

Our people matter. We are an equal opportunities employer that will be delighted to hear from a diverse range of applicants.

Any applicants that require reasonable adjustments are able contact us directly by emailing (FAO the Recruitment Team) to inform us of any additional support that is required throughout the recruitment process.

Northern Gas Networks reserves the right to close a vacancy early dependent upon applicant numbers.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Best of Luck!