Mechanical Technician (Ambergate)

Mechanical Technician

£42,813 to £50,368

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

Ambergate

This role requires you to be on site 5 days a week and be able to work away from home as and when required (which will include overnight stays).

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 technician with mechanical engineering experience to join our field operations team, supporting the safe and efficient running of the UK and Ireland’s gas transmission network. This is a hands-on role where your mechanical expertise will be key to delivering a range of specialist services, which include under pressure drilling, flow stopping, valve repair, recompression, and in-line inspection on high-pressure pipelines, above-ground installations, and compressor stations.

What you’ll be doing

• Installing, commissioning, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems and equipment in challenging environments.
• Operating within Safe Systems of Work and conducting risk assessments.
• Ensuring tools, vehicles, and equipment are maintained, tested, and calibrated to meet legislative standards.
• Interpreting technical requirements and collaborating with engineers to plan and execute jobs.
• Using digital systems to record working time, materials, and job progress.
• Supporting depot-based activities such as developing new techniques and assisting with safety inspections.
• Participating in a standby rota once fully trained, typically every couple of months.

About you

You'll be a multi-skilled problem solver who thrives in the field and takes pride in doing things safely and right first time. You'll bring practical experience in mechanical operations, ideally in areas in like pressure systems, pipe fitting, or damage assessment, and confidently be able to interpret technical requirements. You'll be collaborative, adaptable, and digitally literate, with a proactive approach to learning and contributing to team success. 

You'll need to live within ~40-50 miles (approx. 1 hour) of the Ambergate site and be able to be on site 5 days a week. Occasionally, you may be required to work away from home as and when required (which will include overnight stays), as some jobs can be on sites anywhere across the UK or Ireland.

Key requirements & experience

• Time-served apprenticeship (or other recognised training scheme/evidence of experience) in a mechanical discipline
• BTEC National Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in a mechanical discipline
• Experience in industries such as (but not limited to) FMCG, utilities, military, or aviation
• Appreciation of systems and equipment associated with other engineering disciplines within the oil and gas (or similar process) industry - 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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