Electrical & Instrumentation Operations Technician

Electrical & Instrumentation Operations Technician (Peterborough)

Salary: £42,813 to £50,368 per annum. Up to 6% bonus, overtime, standby allowance and access to a pool/liveried vehicle.

Location:

Peterborough. The role requires onsite presence 5 days a week, with travel to other operational sites as needed.

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 access to the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical & Instrumentation Operations Technician to join our East area operations team. In this role, you'll carry out maintenance, fault‑finding and repair activities on electrical, control and instrumentation systems to ensure the continuous and safe operation of our gas transmission assets.

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair faults to minimise downtime.
• Calibrate, test, and maintain instrumentation to ensure compliance with operational standards.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and modifications of E&I equipment.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, in accordance with company policies, industry regulations, and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Support operational teams during planned shutdowns and emergency repairs.
• Participate in a standby rota once fully trained, typically one week in every four or five, dealing with various faults.

• Time‑served apprenticeship (or other recognised training scheme) in an electrical or instrumentation discipline.
• BTEC National Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level
  3) in an electrical or instrumentation discipline.
• Experience in industries such as FMCG, broader utilities, military or aviation.
• Strong knowledge of ATEX regulations and hazardous area equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems, fault‑finding and calibration.
• Familiarity with safety management systems and permit‑to‑work procedures.
• Ideally, an up‑to‑date certificate in one of the following:
  • Comp Ex EX01‑04 Hazardous Equipment
  • C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
  • C&G 2377 PAT Testing
  • BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  • Comp Ex EX01‑04 Hazardous Equipment
• Appreciation of systems and equipment associated with other engineering disciplines within the oil & gas (or similar process) industry – desirable.
• Knowledge of SCADA or control systems – desirable.
• Full UK car driving licence.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This may affect eligibility based on place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and residency. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels –  ().

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Double‑match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%).
• Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays).
• Flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more.
• 10x salary death in service and financial support if 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, including financial support for professional memberships.
• Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7.
• Inclusive, supportive, and forward‑thinking workplace.

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