Craftsperson
Date:
27 Jul 2026
Location:
Birmingham, GB, B6 7AX
Company:
National Gas
Requisition ID:
2981
Starting salary of £39,499 + up to 6% bonus + access to liveried vehicle
- Opportunity to earn up to an additional 10-15% through overtime and standby
Location: Birmingham
Working pattern: Site-based, 5 days a week
Travel: Regular travel across Wales, the Midlands, and the South-West, as well as wider UK travel when required
Location requirement: Based within a 40-mile radius of our Birmingham site
About us
At National Gas, the work we do matters.
As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.
Join us and help secure Britain's energy.
About the role
Join National Gas Services (NGS) as a Craftsperson and help keep critical gas infrastructure operating safely and reliably across the UK and Ireland. You'll be part of a specialist field team delivering maintenance, repair, inspection, and emergency response services that support customers and the wider energy network.
Why this role matters
This is an exciting time to join NGS. As we continue to invest in our specialist services and capabilities, we're supporting customers with increasingly complex infrastructure challenges across the gas network.
You'll play a hands-on role in maintaining vital assets, responding to emergencies, and developing specialist skills that help keep energy flowing safely and reliably.
What you'll be doing
- Supporting specialist activities including under-pressure drilling, flow stopping, valve repair, recompression, testing, and in-line inspection
- Delivering maintenance and repair work that helps keep gas networks operating safely and efficiently
- Leading jet washing, cleaning, and decontamination activities on gas assets and inspection equipment
- Preparing and maintaining tools, vehicles, materials, and specialist equipment for field operations
- Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with industry and National Gas standards
- Recording operational information, materials, and additional works accurately
- Taking part in the standby rota, supporting emergency pipeline repair services
What you'll bring
This role would suit someone who enjoys practical engineering work, likes working outdoors and as part of a team, and wants to build specialist skills in a growing area of the energy industry.
Essential
- Experience in operational maintenance, repair, or mechanical engineering
- A mechanical engineering background and practical problem-solving skills
- Understanding of safe working practices within pipeline, pressure system, or gas-related environments
- Ability to use computer systems to access and record operational information
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a mechanical, gas, or engineering discipline, or a completed apprenticeship
- A strong commitment to safety and high-quality work
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to obtain HGV licence
Desirable
- Experience working on pressure systems above 7 bar
- Knowledge of gas transmission or distribution networks
- Experience in under-pressure drilling, flow stopping, recompression, pipe fitting, in-line inspection, or pressure system inspection
- Knowledge of National Gas or industry standards and procedures
Security clearance
This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).
What we offer
- Market-leading double-match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
- Annual performance bonus up to 6%
- Company car (subject to business mileage)
- Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
- 26 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)
- 10x salary life assurance and income protection
- Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options
- Family-friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities
Inclusive recruitment
We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.
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