Mechanical Craftsperson

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We are a gas distribution business that services the gas infrastructure across Wales and the south-west of England. We serve our customers and communities with safe, reliable, and affordable energy services whilst investing to create a sustainable future to deliver our carbon-free vision for 2050.

The Mechanical Craftsperson undertakes all aspects of maintenance, inspection and modification of all plant and equipment associated with the gas transportation systems and third-party sites, e.g. high, intermediate and low-pressure regulator and valve installations, to ensure all sites and equipment are compliant with their respective regulations and are fit for purpose.

The job holder will carry out maintenance, repairs and project work to the network undertaking all aspects of maintenance, inspection and modification of all plant and equipment associated with the WWU gas transportation system and third-party systems, e.g. Local Transmission System (LTS), Above & Below 7 bar AGI/PRS/DG.

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• Receive instructions and requests, plan and organise resources and make appropriate arrangements to ensure that work is carried out efficiently.
  
• Commission, decommission and maintain pipework, associated plant and equipment; this may involve non-routine work and/or appropriate specialist knowledge.
  
• Undertake all aspects of maintenance, inspection and modification of all plant and equipment associated with the pipeline gas transportation system and third-party sites.
  
• Respond to emergencies, participate in standby and undertake testing, survey, detection and diagnostic work which may be of a non-routine nature, reporting results, ensuring safety and taking appropriate action in order to maintain the transportation system and associated equipment.
  
• Provide appropriate training, advice, guidance and support to teams/individuals engaged in the operation and maintenance of the gas transportation system.
  
• Assist in gathering information and preparing reports which may include participation in the preparation of technical information.
  

You can read a full job description here .

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• Qualified or working towards being a Competent Network Services Craftsperson and/or NVQ3 equivalent.
  
• Full UK Driver’s License
  
• Vehicle Marshalling
  
• VS02 training
  
• Network Services 20 Weeks Technical Training or previous Equivalent
  
• Compex Foundation Plus
  
• Modular Boiler Maintenance
  
• TEM 2 & TEM 4
  
• SCO 1,2,3 &5 CORE/PTW/FOA & NRO Competent Person
  

We would also love to hear about anything else you feel you could add or bring to the role!

As we are a safety critical organisation, all offers of employment are subject to pre-employment drug & alcohol screening.

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• A competitive salary from £33,992 rising to £45,128 (starting salary to be agreed dependant on experience and qualifications)
  
• A structured pay & competency framework which rewards skills, competence and enables development and career progression
  
• Additional earnings through the standby rota plus overtime and additional work available
  
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs
  
• Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with WWU doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
  
• 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
  
• “Choices” flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
  
• Access to our Financial Wellbeing Programme - allowing you to manage your benefits flexibly to suit your financial needs
  
• Enhanced pay for parental leave
  
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme
  
• Annual salary review
  
• An opportunity to earn a monthly bonus via our incentive scheme
  
• Company Sick Pay
  
• In-house Occupational Health Team
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  

Our Ambition, Priorities and Values inform everything we do as a business – from our strategic planning to the performance management of our colleagues. Our values underpin everything we do and we are committed to creating a working environment that supports and fosters diversity, inclusion and equity, where all of our colleagues feel valued and supported to contribute to their full potential.

We are focused on creating a culture where it doesn’t matter about gender, race, sexuality or disability; it’s about our colleagues’ skills, the way we do things and how we live our values.

If you think you’d make a good addition to the team, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, click the link below.

If you would prefer to complete your application form in an alternative format such as Microsoft Word or would like to discuss the role in a little more detail, please contact us at or on 07971 038 982.

You can also ask us about flexible working practices that may be available or tell us if you have any special requirements during the application process.