Gas Mainlayer

Job Title:

Gas Main Layer/ Fitter/ Installation Engineer/ Pipeline Layer/ Gas Engineer/ Gas Network Operative/ Pipeline Engineer.

Location: We are looking for Gas Main Layer Engineers who want to relocate to Guernsey or Jersey from the UK

Relocation Required : There is a relocation package available – to be discussed.

Salary : £45 000 – £50 000 + Overtime and Standby rates

The Package

• Competitive market-rate salary + performance bonus ( The salary can vary based on experience.
• Monthly on-call payment & overtime eligibility
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Contributory pension (up to 7.5% matched)
• Private healthcare (BUPA)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you & your family
• Company-provided uniform, phone & equipment

We’re looking for an experienced Multi skilled Gas Main Layer with experience in Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR to join a growing utilities team.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering excellent career development and benefits.

The Role

Working as part of a skilled team, you’ll carry out a wide range of duties on the gas distribution network, including:

• Mains replacement, diversion, and new service installations
• Gas Main laying
• ELR leak detection, surveys, and repairs using industry-approved methods
• Service disconnections, reinstatement, and camera surveying
• Routine and non-routine maintenance on mains and services up to 355mm
• Streetworks supervision – including signing, lighting and guarding, reinstatement permits, and compliance paperwork
• Operating machinery such as 360 dumpers, diggers, and lifting equipment to support utilities works
• Supporting the response to Public Reported Emergencies (PREs) and liaising with duty personnel
• On-site coordination with contractors, the public, and external agencies
• Participation in a 1-in-4 emergency call-out rota

What We’re Looking For

• NCO (Gas) – Mains Layer & Service Layer (up to 355mm)
• NCO (Gas) – Escape, Locate & Repair (ELR) – ELR is not mandatory experience to have
• Utility SHEA Gas (EUSR valid)
• City & Guilds NCO2 (service layer)
• City & Guilds Main Layer up to 180mm or Main Layer Above 180mm
• Experience in streetworks supervision, utilities operations, leak detection, and reinstatement
• Knowledge of SCO procedures, excavation safety, and reinstatement standards
• Skilled in safe control of operations, customer interaction, and site planning
• Competent in heavy plant and machinery operations (360 dumper, lifts, excavation equipment)
• Full clean driving licence
• Positive attitude, great communication skills & a strong team player
• Availability for the emergency duty rota (1 week in 4)

Desirable but not essential: HGV licence, SCO permits, IGEM technical standards knowledge, PASMA scaffolding experience, and excavation safety training.