Network Maintenance Craftsperson – Instrumentation

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Network Maintenance Craftsperson specialising in instrumentation to join Northern Gas’s Network Maintenance team. Based in Leeds, you will travel across Yorkshire, supporting gas sites by maintaining, calibrating and fault‑finding on a variety of instrument systems.

Key responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, calibration and fault diagnosis on transmitters, fiscal metering and other instrumentation.
• Repair or replace components, fittings and fixtures to keep equipment operational.
• Commission new equipment and verify compliance with operational standards.
• Record all results, update internal systems and use field‑based IT tools for real‑time reporting.
• Support Gas Quality initiatives and participate in a 365‑day standby rota (approximately one week every four weeks).

Required profile

• Recognised Instrumentation Apprenticeship (City & Guilds) or equivalent NVQ Level 3.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a mobile team across Yorkshire.
• Strong analytical mindset and commitment to health & safety standards.

Required skills

• Instrumentation calibration and fault finding.
• Equipment commissioning and testing.
• Repair and replacement of instrumentation components.
• Use of field‑based IT reporting systems.

What we offer

• Salary of £46,053 per year plus an Operational Incentive Scheme.
• 41.25‑hour work pattern over seven days with night‑shift and standby duties.
• Travel across Leeds, York, Hull and Bradford with a company‑provided vehicle.
• Opportunities to develop skills within a supportive Capital Projects environment.