Apprentice Emergency Gas Responder
SGN · Scotland · AB12 3GW
About the role
Apprentice Emergency Gas Responder 💨
Aberdeen | £29.3k per annum
+ completion bonus 🎉
Start date: 11 January 2027
Ready to kickstart an amazing career? 🚀
We're launching our Emergency Gas Responder Apprenticeship programme across Scotland and we're on the hunt for awesome individuals from all walks of life to join us for this 3-year journey! 🗺️ You'll gain all the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to be a vital part of our super-skilled operations teams, ensuring a safe gas supply to millions of homes and businesses. 🏠🏢
Forget the CV! We're more interested in your values, skills, and potential to make our team even more awesome and diverse. 🌈
What you'll be doing:
- Responding to gas emergencies like a superhero! 🦸♀️
- Installing and swapping out gas meters. 🔧
- Setting up, testing, and getting internal gas pipes ready to go.
- Keeping everyone safe during gas service and repair jobs. ⛑️
Why choose an apprenticeship with SGN?
- Become a Gas Safe Registered Engineer: This programme leads to Gas Safe Registration in categories like CESP 1, MET4, TPCP1A, and REGT1.
- Qualified & Ready: After successfully completing your apprenticeship and qualifications, you'll be a fully qualified Gas Engineer at SGN, ready for shift work and standby cover. 🌙
- Shape the Future: Contribute to pioneering research and development for the UK's energy system. 💡
- Learn & Grow: Attend college on a block release basis (1 week every 2 months) to build your expertise, supported by experienced engineers and managers in real-world scenarios. 📚
- Career Path: We're all about nurturing talent and helping you grow your career within SGN, no matter where you want to go! 🌱
- Award-Winning Vibes: We're an award-winning employer (CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work & Inclusivity and Accessibility) and proud Gold members of the Armed Forces Covenant. 🏆
What you'll need:
- At least 3 National 5 grades A-C or equivalent (3 GCSEs A*-C), including Maths & English. 💯
- A burning passion to build a career in the gas network industry. 🔥
- Commitment to up to 3 years of training and education.
- Must be able to drive. If you don't have your license yet, we expect you to get it within 6-12 months of joining. 🚗💨
- You'll need to travel to various training centres, sometimes further afield. Don't worry, we'll sort out your travel and accommodation when you have to stay away from home. ✈️🏨
Need support with your application? Reach out to us – we're here to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone. 😊
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Key responsibilities
- Responding to reported gas emergencies
- Installation and replacement of gas meters
- Installing, testing and commissioning internal gas pipework
- Promoting health and safety in gas service/repair activities