Network Plus

Maintains, builds, and delivers utility infrastructure

Gas Operative

Telecom & Utility Field ServiceUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeKettering, UK£28.5k - £30k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A full, valid driver's licence is required.
The employee must be able to remain clean-shaven every day for health and safety reasons.
Candidates may enter as trainees through a training program or may already hold SHEA Gas, NCO1 Assistant, and NRSWA Operative qualifications (levels 1, 2, and 3).

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team and assist the Team Leader.
Attend gas escapes and conduct appropriate repairs.
Attend gas leaks.
Carry out groundwork, excavations, and reinstatements.
Use appropriate signing, lighting, and guarding.
Ensure cable avoidance.
Deliver equipment and tools where required.
Carry out patrol and plant protection.
Work on and in deep excavations up to 2.5 metres.
Work on a standby rota system.
Work a shift-pattern rota averaging 40 hours per week, including weekends.

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.

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

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]

About the Company

Network Plus

Maintains, builds, and delivers utility infrastructure

Network Plus provides utility and infrastructure services across the UK, supporting the maintenance, construction, and delivery of essential services in sectors such as wastewater, power, local infrastructure, gas, telecoms, and water. It delivers end-to-end solutions for infrastructure projects, handling planning, design, construction, and ongoing maintenance, with revenue generated mainly through long-term contracts with clients like local authorities and large utility companies. The company differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on safety, efficiency, and the adoption of new technologies and methods to improve service delivery on large-scale projects that require specialized equipment and expertise. Its goal is to ensure critical infrastructure remains reliable and efficient, supporting sustainable operations and long-term client relationships.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Salford, United Kingdom
Founded: 2000

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