Gas Mains Layer

Typical Salary

£25,000 To £40,000

Typical Hours

41 to 43 a week

evenings / weekends on shifts

How To Become a Gas Mains Layer

You can get into this job through:

an apprenticeship
applying directly

College / University

Apprenticeship

You could get into this job through an intermediate apprenticeship in gas industry network operations.

some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You could apply directly to work as a trainee gas mains layer. Most employers will expect you to have 3 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English, maths and science or engineering.

Experience and qualifications in construction, roadworks, building services engineering or plumbing will help,

You could also move from another utility, like water.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

to be thorough and pay attention to detail
knowledge of building and construction
the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
knowledge of maths
the ability to use your initiative
the ability to work well with others
persistence and determination
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties may include:

checking technical drawings and plans to trace where you need to dig
digging holes by hand or using mechanical digging equipment
laying or repairing pipes and mains systems
connecting homes and businesses to the network
installing and maintaining gas pressure control equipment
responding to emergency gas escapes
filling in holes and repairing pavements and gardens once a job is complete

Working Environment

Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.

You may need to wear protective clothing.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find out more about careers in the gas industry from Talent Source Network.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.