Trainee Electrical & Instrumentation Craftsperson

Starting Salary: £35.2k- £36.8k per annum (dependent on location)

Perks & Benefits: Competitive pension scheme - Enhanced maternity/paternity pay - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Cycle2work Scheme & more

Reference: REQ4416

At SGN, we are recruiting for our latest Trainee Electrical and Instrumentation Craftspersonopenings - offering plenty of opportunities for training, progression, and a career in the energy industry.

We want to speak to individuals who are from a diverse range of backgrounds, looking to start a new career journey.

As a Trainee, you will be enrolled in a dedicated 2-3 year training programme, supported by line managers and mentors. The training programme is a combination of training sessions and on-the-job training within the operational E&I department. We will support you to develop the necessary competences to successfully pass the assessments for the NVQ qualification.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses across the community. Whether you're supporting from the office or working on the front line, every role plays a part.

How you’ll support us on our mission to keep people safe and warm…

• Working on electrical and instrumentation equipment and installations connected with gas supplies
• Installation, commissioning, maintenance, fault finding and repair
• Working on telemetry & electrical systems, pressure and flow monitoring, gas quality systems, safety systems, power supply & generation

What you’ll need

• You have high enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
• A logical approach to fault finding and problem solving
• Highly motivated, organised and able to work well to target and deadlines
• Able to think on your feet whilst always being safety aware.
• Interested in developing your career within the gas network industry
• Flexibility in terms of hours of work (standby rota) and for travel
• Some previous electrical / electronic experience and/or qualifications are desirable but not essential
• Experience of working in process engineering fields also desirable but not essential
• A full clean driving license or working towards your license