Shift Officer (Bacton)

Shift Officer

£46,500 to £55,000 plus up to 6% bonus, shift allowance and overtime

Bacton

Full time on-site for shifts.

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

As a Shift Officer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a gas terminal, enabling the throughput of gas flow nominations from Supplier Terminals, Shippers, and Delivery Facility Operators into the national transmission system. This is a dynamic operational role working on a 7-week shift pattern, consisting of 7-day shifts, 7-night shifts, and 7-day work days. 

What you'll be doing

• Coordinate with the Gas Network Control Centre, Supplier Terminals, Shippers, and Delivery Facility Operators to manage gas flow nominations in line with procedures and agreements.
• Respond to gas quality issues and breaches, and act on Terminal Flow Advice notices.
• Lead safe work practices by authorising permission documents, overseeing operations, and conducting incident investigations.
• Maintain accurate operational records and support commissioning of new assets and project works.
• Contribute to emergency and safety planning, acting as Incident Controller and Site Main Controller when required.
• Protect terminal assets and systems, monitor third-party work, and authorise procedures to ensure safety and continuity.
• Support routine maintenance and identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, preparing business cases and offering technical input.

About you

You'll be a confident and safety-focused professional who thrives in a collaborative, operational environment and be comfortable working in a shift-based role that includes nights, weekends, and bank holidays. You'll communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders. You'll bring demonstrated leadership, influencing, and team-working skills, fostering strong working relationships across site staff, project teams, and contractors. You'll take pride in promoting a positive safety culture and driving operational excellence through teamwork and accountability.

Key requirements & experience

• Time-served apprenticeship (or other recognised Training Scheme) in a mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, safety, or operations discipline
• Skilled in fault diagnosis and maintenance within the Oil & Gas or similar process industries
• Understanding of equipment used in hazardous areas and safe systems of work
• Familiarity with systems and equipment across multiple engineering disciplines
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and discipline-specific legislative requirements
• Ability to safely isolate, decommission, and re-commission plant and equipment
• Strong background in control of work systems
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Experience with terminal plant and equipment, including compressor units, gas blending, flow control, and gas quality systems - desirable
• OPITO-approved Control Room Operator - desirable
• NEBOSH National General Certificate - desirable
• 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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