At a Glance
- Tasks: Support engineers on site, excavate, and repair gas pipes in various environments.
- Company: SGN is an award-winning employer focused on transforming the gas industry for a net-zero energy system.
- Benefits: Enjoy benefits like virtual GP, retail discounts, and enhanced maternity leave.
- Other info: Positions available in Godstone, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, and Reigate.
- Why this job: Join a pioneering team dedicated to keeping millions safe and warm year-round.
- Qualifications: Must hold a valid UK driver’s licence and be clean shaven for safety equipment.
The predicted salary is between 30300 - 33700 £ per year.
Locations: Godstone | Tonbridge | Tunbridge Wells | Maidstone | Reigate
Salary: £30.3k per annum (increase to £33.7k upon successful completion of probationary period)
Start date: September 2026
Benefits include virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme, retail and leisure discounts, joint‑contribution pension, enhanced maternity & family leave, life assurance, HolidayPlus.
Overview
We're looking for exceptional Trainee Gas Engineers. We don’t need your CV—just your values, skills, and potential.
What you’ll do
- Support engineers on site and learn daily during gas service and mains repair activities
- Excavate, dig in public & private highways, lay and repair gas pipes in various outdoor environments safely as part of a team
- Take part in essential work to keep gas supply running to millions of people year‑round; standby and overtime opportunities for irregular hours
- Maintain SGN vans and tools before and after each job to ensure equipment is safe and efficient
Who we’re looking for
- Seeks to develop skills: You are curious, always wanting to learn, seek knowledge from others, push and challenge yourself.
- 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 service we provide and seek better ways of working.
- Adapts and remains calm: You thrive in an environment involving public interaction, adapt to situations and remain calm during incidents.
- Comfortable working on a rota with shift patterns, including weekends and nights: We operate 24/7 to keep customers safe and warm.
- Will be required to be clean shaven: Must be clean shaven, pass a face‑fit test, wear dust masks and breathing apparatus for personal protection.
- Holds a valid UK driver’s licence: Full, valid UK licence is essential. Must be based within a commutable distance from the desired locations.
If you don’t tick every box, we value diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply.
The process
- Stage 1 – Online application (no CV required)
- Stage 2 – Online task‑based assessment (25 minutes). You’ll receive a personalised feedback report.
- Stage 3 – Interview and assessment centre to explore fit and your questions.
- Stage 4 – Offer
Why SGN?
SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net‑zero energy system, 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 and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant. If you need any accommodations or support during the application process, please let us know. We’re here to create an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.
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SGN offers a competitive salary starting at £30.3k, increasing to £33.7k post-probation. Located across multiple sites, SGN prioritises inclusivity and accessibility, making it a great place to work.
