Apprentice Emergency Gas Responder

About the role

Apprentice Emergency Gas Responder 🛠️ | Stornoway | £29.3k per annum + completion bonus 🚀

Start Date: 11 January 2027

Your Journey Starts Here! ✨

We're launching an exciting 3-year Emergency Gas Responder Apprenticeship programme across Scotland! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We're on the hunt for motivated individuals ready to kickstart their career and become essential members of our highly skilled operations teams. You'll play a key role in safely supplying gas to millions of homes and businesses.

No CV? No problem! We're more interested in your values, skills, and potential to bring awesome energy to our diverse and inclusive team. 🌟

As an Apprentice Gas Responder, you'll be supporting our engineers by:

• Responding to urgent gas emergencies 🚨
• Installing and replacing gas meters 🔢
• Installing, testing, and commissioning internal gas pipework 🔧
• Championing health and safety in all gas service and repair activities 💪

Why an SGN Apprenticeship?

• Become Gas Safe Registered: You'll earn recognised qualifications like CESP 1, MET4, TPCP1A, and REGT1. 💯
• Qualified Gas Engineer: Upon successful completion, you'll be a fully qualified SGN Gas Engineer, ready for shift work and standby cover. 🗓️
• Pioneering Energy: Contribute to groundbreaking R&D for the UK's energy system, transforming the industry while keeping communities safe and warm. 🔥
• Learn & Grow: Attend college on a block release basis (1 week every 2 months on-site) for 3 years, building your knowledge towards a Modern Apprenticeship in Gas Engineering. 📚
• Expert Support: Be mentored by our experienced engineers and managers, gaining real-world experience to complement your studies. 🧑‍🏫
• Career Development: SGN is all about nurturing talent! Grow your career with us – we'll support your journey wherever it leads. 📈
• Award-Winning Employer: Join a team recognised for being a Great Place to Work and for Inclusivity & Accessibility. We're also proud Gold members of the Armed Forces Covenant. 🏆
• Future Opportunities: Post-apprenticeship, you'll get further training for additional qualifications and operational duties, progressing to support our technicians and engineers. 🚀

What you'll bring:

• At least 3 National 5 grades A-C (or 3 GCSEs A*-C) including Maths & English. ✍️
• A genuine passion for building a career in the gas network industry. ⚡
• Commitment to 3 years of intensive training and education. ⏳
• A valid UK driving licence is essential. If you don't have one, you'll need to pass your test within 6-12 months of joining. 🚗
• Willingness to attend training centres, potentially away from home (travel and accommodation will be arranged). ✈️

Need support with your application? Reach out – we're committed to an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone. 🤗

Perks: Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme, retail and leisure discounts, joint-contribution pension (6% from you, 12% total from us), enhanced maternity & family leave, life assurance, HolidayPlus. 🎁

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

Skills