Gas Testing Technician

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SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

Job Title: Gas Testing Engineer 

Location: South East London and Anglia Region 

Hours: Monday - Friday 39  hours per week 

 

This is a hands-on technical role supporting the delivery of gas testing and analysis services across the South East London and Anglia region. It may involve at times covering other parts of the UK and Ireland.  You will take ownership of projects from start to finish, combining operational site work with technical expertise to ensure accurate, safe, and high-quality outcomes in line with SGS standards. It’s a great opportunity to contribute to a growing area of the business while developing specialist knowledge.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out onsite gas testing and analysis activities, delivering accurate results and submitting reports within agreed timeframes
• Develop and maintain strong technical knowledge of gas analysis
• Support the preparation, maintenance, and operation of testing equipment and analysis tools
• Build and maintain effective relationships with customers and key stakeholders, supporting high-quality service delivery
• Ensure all work is completed in line with SGS quality, safety, and operational standards, with flexibility to travel across the UK, Ireland, and occasionally Europe

Essential

Relevant engineering or technical qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

Additional technical certifications or safety passport

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for: 

Private medical cover (immediate access)

Pension scheme + Life Assurance

Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays

An additional day off for your birthday

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Gym Membership

 

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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