Cathodic Protection Technician

Cathodic Protection Technician (Corrosion Control)

Location: Alrewas or Warrington

Salary: £42,813 - £47,850

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 are looking for a skilled Cathodic Protection Technician to join our Operations & Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, inspection, commissioning, operation, repair, and maintenance of assets across Terminals, Compressor Stations, Pipelines, and Above Ground Installations (AGIs) within the national transmission system. Your work will ensure optimal asset reliability and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform installation, inspection, commissioning, and maintenance of Cathodic Protection systems and related assets.
• Ensure safe working practices by issuing permits and adhering to Safe Control of Operations procedures.
• Maintain accurate records for all maintenance and operational activities in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support commissioning of new assets and contribute to technical projects and minor modifications.
• Monitor pipeline protection systems, including CIPS, DCVG, AC/DC data logging, and respond to third-party work and aerial sightings.
• Oversee contractor activities to ensure technical and safety compliance.

Essential skills & experience

• Proven experience in maintenance and operational work within Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics, or Corrosion Control disciplines.
• Hands-on experience with Cathodic Protection systems, fault diagnosis, and hazardous area inspections.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and legislative requirements.
• Ability to operate within Safe Systems of Work (including EL96).
• Relevant training certifications and evidence of competencies.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• ICorr Level 3 (or working towards)
• BTEC National Certificate or equivalent (City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in a relevant engineering discipline
• Valid driving licence

Desirable:

• BGAS CSWIP Site Coatings
• National Gas Safe Control of Operations approval
• EL/96 training

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

• 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%)
• An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance
• Death in service 10x your basic salary
• Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave
• Professional development and career progression
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day
• Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role

Inclusive Recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident and signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may need.

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