Assistant Mechanical Engineer

Assistant Mechanical Engineer - Remote with travel - Up to £55,000

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness. 

Join us, and help be the energy behind the change. 

About the role:

We’re looking for an Assistant Mechanical Engineer to join our team and play a key role in supporting the safe operation and management of pressure systems connected to the National Transmission System. Working alongside experienced Mechanical Engineers, you’ll help maintain compliance with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) and ensure the continued integrity of our assets.

In this varied and hands-on role, you’ll be involved in updating written schemes of examination, reviewing inspection results, and following up on audit actions to ensure high standards are met. You’ll also work closely with customers to provide technical information around demarcation points and safe operating limits. A key part of your role will be monitoring the completion of lifting equipment inspections, resolving any issues with inspection providers or our Operations Team to keep everything running smoothly. You’ll manage the pipework vibration programme, ensuring monitoring is completed on time, reviewing reports, raising, and tracking defects, and supporting the completion of remedial work.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop or even start their career in mechanical engineering within a supportive and safety-driven environment, where no two days are the same and your contribution makes a real impact.

Travel will be part of the job – we have a national portfolio. On average, you'll spend around 40% of your working week travelling and working on sites/attending meetings to support in the delivery of the projects with home working in-between. Therefore, it’s essential you hold a full UK driving licence. 

What we're looking for:

Essential - 

• HND/HNC (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering
• Experience in resolving technical issues
• Full UK car driving licence

Desirable - 

• Degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering
• Awareness and understanding of the requirements of LOLER and PSSR2000
• Experience in an operational/engineering capacity in  a gas transmission or high hazard environment

What we can offer you:

Annual bonus of up to 6% based on personal and company performance
26 days’ holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days 
Generous double-match pension scheme - for every £1 you put in, we'll add £2 (max company contribution 12%)
Flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans and more
Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury 
Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
Career progression, professional training and development - including access to LinkedIn Learning
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions

About us:

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. Gas is an essential part of a secure energy supply in Britain, and will continue to play a vital role for decades to come. More than ever, we need the security that gas brings to keep the lights on, businesses running, and to protect jobs. National Gas provides that security. 

National Gas is responsible for transporting gas to power stations, major industries, storage facilities, more than 500,000 businesses, and 23 million homes through nearly 5,000 miles of pipes across Britain. 

National Gas is also proud to lead the way in transforming the energy network for a net zero future. Gas provides the energy security to support renewable electricity generation, and we are developing our infrastructure to transport hydrogen and carbon dioxide across the country  

At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.    

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