Instrumentation Operations Technician (Bacton, Norfolk)

Instrumentation Operations Technician

£42,813 to £50,368

Plus up to 6% bonus, overtime, standby allowance, and access to a pool/liveried vehicle.

Bacton, Norfolk

This role requires you to be on site, 5 days a week.

About us

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.

About the role

We’re looking for a technically skilled problem solver who thrives on tackling complex challenges and someone who others trust to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

Based at Bacton - an upper-tier COMAH site where the highest safety standards and rigorous controls must always be maintained - you'll take on the installation, inspection, commissioning, operation, repair, and maintenance of various equipment, as well as other operational duties at the terminal.

Working as part of our Operations Team, you'll support project work as required and the commissioning of new assets on the system. You'll oversee and inspect work carried out by others. This role will help protect and maintain the high-pressure systems at one of our National Gas terminals. These sites are the engines that take the gas from offshore and introduce it into our National Transmission System straight to our customers.

This is a hands-on, technically demanding role that requires a strong background in instrumentation or control systems, a commitment to safety and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. You’ll also oversee contractor activities to ensure instrumentation and safety standards are upheld.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the energy sector and work on some of the UK’s most critical infrastructure, this could be the role for you.

About you

You’ll be a technically skilled problem solver who thrives on tackling complex challenges and someone who others trust to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions. 

You'll need to live around 40-50 miles (approx. 1 hour) from the Bacton site and be able to be on site 5 days a week. 

You may also be required to participate in a standby rota 1 week in every 4 or 5, dealing with various faults for which you will get additional compensation for.

Key requirements & experience

• BTEC National Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in an instrumentation or control systems discipline
• Time-served apprenticeship (or other recognised training scheme) in an instrumentation or control systems discipline
• Worked in industries including (but not limited to) FMCG, the broader utilities, military or aviation
• CompEX 01-04 qualified
• Proven experience in instrumentation, or control systems within the Oil & Gas or similar process industry
• Strong understanding of hazardous area equipment and inspection standards
• Experience working within Safe Systems of Work
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and engineering legislation
• High standards of safety, integrity, and professionalism
• Full UK car driving licence

Security clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
Flexible benefit scheme, incl. 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 such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

Inclusive recruitment

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. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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