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Pipelines Apprentice

South & Mid Wales

Posted 19/05/2024

£23,500 - £24,000 per annum

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. We are seeking motivated individuals who have a keen interest in mechanical gas engineering and want to earn whilst learning in a real job, gaining qualifications and a long serving career.
  2. When you’ve finished your training, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of gas pressure control equipment and the maintenance of the high-pressure gas network.
  3. We offer a structured pay & competency framework which rewards skills, competence and enables development and career progression.
Job Description

We are seeking motivated individuals who have a keen interest in mechanical gas engineering and want to earn whilst learning in a real job, gaining qualifications and a long serving career.

When you’ve finished your training, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of gas pressure control equipment and the maintenance of the high-pressure gas network.

This is a field-based role, and therefore you will need to have the energy to work in all weather conditions and must be willing to work a variety of shift patterns: including weekend and evening work, and you’ll be part of a 24/7/365 standby rota.

We have opportunities available in the following locations::

  • South & Mid Wales
  • South West of England (Cornwall, Bristol & Gloucester area)

Please note, you will need to live within 1 hour of the geographical patch you are applying to meet operational and emergency requirements.

What can I expect from this type of Apprenticeship?

Our Pipelines engineers are part of our Capital Delivery team who maintain the control systems of the gas network, monitor current CP (Cathodic Protection) systems and carry out maintenance and repair on these.

The Pipelines role is an exciting opportunity for acquiring skills in 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.

We will train you to become a qualified Craftsperson – either in a construction-based role, a mechanical based role or Cathodic Protection based role.

We will confirm further details on what you can expect you if you are successful.

We’ll train you on:

  • Plant Protection
  • Cathodic Protection systems
  • Pipeline Inspection
  • Minor civils
  • Painting and coating appreciation
  • Maintenance and fault finding
  • The operation of the gas network and the principles of gas engineering
  • Installing and commissioning new systems
  • New Roads and Streetworks Act activities (NRSWA)
  • Deep excavation & confined spaces
  • Our IT systems and mobile technology

Where you will work?

This role is field based, so when you are not in college, most of your working time will be on site within the geographical area that you have applied for.

What you’ll get in return?

At Wales & West Utilities we believe people are our greatest asset, therefore we are committed to supporting each and every colleague in maintaining their wellbeing, both in their personal lives and at work.

To support this, we offer a competitive apprentice package which includes:

  • A starting salary of circa £23,500 - £24,000
  • Incremental pay increases with a qualifying salary circa £40,000
  • A structured pay & competency framework which rewards skills, competence and enables development and career progression
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • 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
  • Company Sick Pay
  • In-house Occupational Health Team
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Comprehensive training
  • Company vehicle (including vehicle insurance & fuel card), tools, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform

Wales and West Utilities
Company Information

We are Wales & West Utilities.

Every day at Wales & West Utilities, our team of more than 1,300 skilled and dedicated colleagues do their very best to keep our 7.5 million customers safe and warm, with gas connections and a gas supply they can rely on combined with a level of service they can trust.

We respond to gas emergencies, and we invest £2m every week across our network, connecting new homes and businesses, and upgrading old metal gas pipes to new plastic ones so the communities we serve receive a safe and reliable gas supply for generations to come. 

We launched Wales & West Utilities in 2005, and since then we have worked hard to build our impressive and established reputation for delivering excellent customer service with safety, reliability and value for money at the heart of everything we do.
We are there for our customers 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – it’s a vital service and one that we are extremely proud to deliver.

Key Facts
  • Head Office:

    Wales & West House,
    Spooner Close,
    Celtic Springs Coedkernew,
    Newport NP10 8FZ

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