Operative

Operative (Hatton, Lincolnshire)

£39,499 to £46,469 + up to 6% bonus + access to liveried vehicle

• Up to 10-15% additional earnings through overtime and standby

Hatton, Lincolnshire

Working pattern: Site-based (5 days a week)

Travel: Regular (primarily covering areas with 'HU', 'DN' and 'LN' postcodes)

About us

National Gas is securing Britain’s energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the role

Help protect and maintain a critical national energy network. In this field-based role, you’ll deliver capital marker post replacement, asset health work, and hands-on maintenance and emergency response across pipeline and site assets.

You’ll primarily support the Lincolnshire area, with flexibility to work across the wider East region when required. As part of our Operations team, you’ll work across terminals, compressor stations, AGIs and pipelines – ensuring assets are safe, compliant and well maintained, resolving defects, and responding when it matters most.

What you'll be doing

• Manage replacement of missing/damaged aerial and pipeline marker posts, ensuring defects meet policy timescales
• Carry out housekeeping, minor repairs and grounds maintenance across sites and pipeline routes
• Deliver planned maintenance to required standards, policies and procedures
• Support Operations Engineers to protect the high‑pressure network, including line walking (up to 200 km/year), monitoring third‑party work, responding to aerial sightings, marker/site maintenance, cathodic protection checks and in-line inspection support
• Work safely at all times in line with National Gas procedures
• Support emergency, safety, security and environmental response, including site security monitoring, standby rota and occasional shift working
• Contribute to wider team priorities and continuous improvement
• Undertake Safe Control of Operations roles (e.g. Competent Person, Working Party Member) where authorised
• Participating in a standby rota once fully trained

About you

You’re practical, safety-focused and comfortable working outdoors across varied and sometimes remote terrain. You bring a strong team mindset, take ownership of tasks, and communicate clearly. You stay calm under pressure and are ready to step in during emergency situations.

Key requirements & experience

Essential

• Experience in field-based maintenance, utilities, construction or similar technical environment
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental practices
• Ability to work outdoors and walk long distances over rural terrain
• Basic mechanical/maintenance skills and use of hand tools
• Clear communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to participate in standby rota and occasional shift work
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience with pipeline operations or high-pressure systems
• Knowledge of cathodic protection or in-line inspection support
• Previous Safe Control of Operations authorisations (e.g. Competent Person/WPM)
• Experience monitoring third-party works and site security
• Relevant technical qualifications (e.g. engineering, utilities, or maintenance)

Security clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
• Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
• Flexible benefit scheme, inc. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
• Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
• Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
• Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace

Inclusive recruitment

At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

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