Electrical Operations Technician (Chelmsford, Essex)

Electrical Operations Technician

£42,813 to £50,368 plus:

• Up to 6% annual bonus
• Up to 10-15% additional earnings through overtime and standby
• Access to a pool/liveried vehicle

Chelmsford, Essex

This is a site based role (5 days a week) with occasional travel to other operational sites as required.

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 driven Electrical Operations Technician to join our East area operations team. You’ll help keep our gas transmission network safe and reliable by carrying out maintenance, fault-finding, and repairs across electrical, control and instrumentation systems.

This is a hands-on, site-based role with a strong operational focus. As well as core technical duties, you will play an important part in the stewardship of critical site assets, including compressor-related plant, helping to ensure equipment is maintained, monitored, and managed to a high standard.

The role also supports the safe coordination of on-site activities, working closely with colleagues, contractors, and delivery partners to maintain safety, reliability, and site standards. This includes supporting the effective control of work on a live operational site.

We’re looking for someone who brings strong technical ability, sound judgement, attention to detail and a practical team-focused approach. You’ll be expected to take ownership, work collaboratively with others, and contribute positively to day-to-day site operations.

What you’ll be doing

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on electrical systems, with some work across instrumentation and control equipment
• Diagnose and repair faults to minimise downtime
• Calibrate, test, and maintain instrumentation to meet operational standards
• Support installation, commissioning, and modifications of E&I equipment
• Act as steward for key site assets, including compressor-related plant, supporting high standards of asset care, monitoring, defect identification, and follow-through
• Take ownership of asset condition, highlighting risks, recurring issues and improvement opportunities that could affect safety, reliability, or performance
• Always Work safely, following company policies, industry regulations, and on-site safety procedures
• Keep accurate maintenance and operational records
• Support planned shutdowns, emergency repairs, and day-to-day site operations
• Support the safe coordination of on-site activities, including inspections, contractor oversight and monitoring third-party works
• Support the control of work on site, including safe systems of work, isolations, work planning, and adherence to permit-to-work procedures
• Work closely with colleagues, contractors, and visitors to ensure site activities are carried out safely, professionally and efficiently
• Contribute to the safe integration of new assets and assist in emergency or security procedures when required
• Participate in a standby rota once fully trained, typically 1 week in every 4 or 5, responding to operational faults and plant issues as required

About you

You’ll be a safety-conscious engineering technician with a strong commitment to operational excellence, asset standards, and safe site operations.

You’ll bring strong technical discipline and attention to detail, while also recognising the need to keep work moving and support the wider operation.

You’ll be collaborative, approachable, and comfortable working with colleagues, contractors, and visitors in a busy operational environment. You’ll take pride in the site and its assets, show ownership when issues arise and bring a positive, energetic approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

You’ll be someone who can balance compliance, quality, and pace, using sound judgement to know when to challenge, when to escalate and when to act. You’ll also bring a calm and capable presence to emergency situations.

Key requirements & experience

Essential

• Time-served apprenticeship (or other recognised training scheme) in an electrical discipline
• BTEC National Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in an electrical discipline
• Worked in industries including (but not limited to) FMCG, the broader utilities, military or aviation
• Strong knowledge of ATEX regulations and hazardous area equipment
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, fault-finding and calibration (in addition to this, knowledge of instrumentation and control systems would be advantageous)
• Familiarity with safety management systems and permit-to-work procedures
• Experience of working on a live operational site where safety, reliability and coordination of activities are critical
• Experience of working with contractors or third parties and supporting safe control of work
• Strong communication and teamworking skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across site
• Demonstrable attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise effectively and maintain progress in an operational environment
• Full UK car driving licence

Desirable

• Experience of working with compressor plant or other critical rotating equipment
• Experience of asset stewardship, defect management, or condition-based maintenance
• Experience of supporting site operations, isolations, or control of work in a regulated industrial environment
• Appreciation of systems and equipment associated with other engineering disciplines within the oil and gas (or other similar process) industry
• Knowledge of SCADA or control systems
• Compex EX01 - 04 Hazardous Equipment
• C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
• C&G 2377 PAT Testing
• BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

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, inc. 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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