Job Description
Gas Operative (Support Engineer)
Our Role
The Gas Operative will assist the Team Leader in activities related to locating and repairing public reported gas escapes. He/she will assist in making safe and/or repairing gas service pipes or mains, re-assessing previously visited escapes, laying mains and/or services, and carrying out mains/service isolations as a Support Operative.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support the classification and, where appropriate, programming of gas escapes, testing, survey, detection, and diagnostic work on the network and in gas consumers' premises.
2. Receive instructions via data and verbal requests, plan and organise resources, and make appropriate arrangements to ensure that work is carried out efficiently.
3. Assist in laying, connecting, disconnecting, commissioning, decommissioning, and maintaining pipework, associated plant, and equipment, which may involve non-routine work and/or appropriate specialist knowledge.
4. Respond to emergencies, participate in standby, and assist in testing, surveying, detection, and diagnostic work.
5. Ensure that excavation, backfill, reinstatement, and repair work is carried out to the necessary standards, including the removal of surplus/waste material.
6. Provide appropriate training, advice, guidance, and support to teams/individuals engaged in the operation and maintenance of the gas transportation system.
7. Provide advice, guidance, and support for third parties operating on or adjacent to the gas transportation system.
8. Assist in gathering information and preparing reports, including participation in the preparation of technical information.
9. Progress ordering, purchase, receipt, inspection, storage, stock control, handling, and issuance of equipment, goods, and materials in accordance with standards and procedures to meet the needs of Cadent's operations.
10. Work within and promote the philosophy of team working and development across all Cadent activities to achieve business objectives and improve performance.
Network Plus at a Glance
Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK's major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.
We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.
We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and included, enabling everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution, regardless of background, identity, or circumstances.
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
We are Armed Forces-friendly and welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.
We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information are extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.
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