Gas Operative

Network Plus · Kettering, Northamptonshire

Gas Operative at Network Plus, based in Kettering, Northamptonshire, paying £28,500 - £30,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£28,500 - £30,000 per annum
Location
Kettering, Northamptonshire
Contract
Permanent
Posted
18 hours ago
Closes
17 Nov 2026
Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing

42% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing

Reference 584609

About the role

The Gas Operative [NCO1 Support Engineer] will Work as part of a team and assist the Team Leader, you will be responsible for attending gas escapes and conducting appropriate repairs. You will need to have exceptional customer service skills, be extremely enthusiastic and can promote safe working practice, whilst driving efficiency and maintaining compliant ways of working.

You MUST have a full valid driver’s licence and be able to be clean shaven every day for health and safety reasons.
You will be required to work on a shift pattern rota [averaging 40 hours per week] which will include weekends. 

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day duties will include:

  • Assisting the Team Leader
  • Attending gas leaks
  • Groundwork 
  • Excavations and reinstatements
  • Utilising appropriate signing, lighting, and guarding
  • Ensuring cable avoidance
  • Delivering equipment and tools where required
  • Patrol and plant protection.
  • Working on & in deep excavations up to 2.5m
  • Working on a standby rota system

Experience and Qualifications

We are looking for both Trainees [to be placed through a training program] and those who already have the below qualifications.

  • SHEA Gas
  • NCO1 Assistant
  • NRSWA [1,2 & 3 Operative]

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. We 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 is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.

Reference: 584609 · Posted 18 hours ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Network Plus

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