Business Details
32 Years
experience
Expert Natural Gas Industry Recruitment Services
Established in 1994 by Graham Wilcock, our company has dedicated itself to providing specialist recruitment and consultancy services to the UK's downstream onshore natural gas industry. With over 25 years of experience, we have cultivated long-standing relationships with major industry players such as National Grid, Cadent Gas, and Ofgem through technical agency framework agreements dating back to the British Gas/Transco era. Our network of gas industry specialists spans niche sectors including corrosion engineering, gas storage, and renewable energy, ensuring precise matching of candidates to client needs. We offer both PAYE and limited company contracts, supported by comprehensive compliance with HMRC regulations and robust data protection measures. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through the development of real-time audit methodologies and tailored contract models for emerging industry challenges like the Smart Meter programme.Backed by professional accreditations and a dedicated team of account managers, we prioritise fast, accurate payments and streamlined administrative processes. Our technical expertise extends to safety compliance, project management, and quality assurance, reflecting our deep understanding of the sector's evolving demands. We maintain close collaboration with clients to ensure seamless transitions through legislative changes such as IR35 reforms, while our GDPR-compliant systems guarantee secure handling of candidate information. This combination of industry-specific knowledge, operational excellence, and client-focused service delivery positions us as trusted partners in the natural gas sector's human capital solutions.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Temporary Recruitment
Design Works
Audit Services
IR35 Compliance Support
Project Management
Gas Industry Training
Smart Meter Programme
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- 28 years' experience in natural gas industry recruitment
- Framework agreements with major UK energy infrastructure providers
- Specialist knowledge of niche gas sector disciplines
- Compliant IR35 status determination processes
- Fast, accurate payment processing via BACS
What people say
Sector-specific knowledge
Efficient recruitment processes
Long-term client relationships
Compliance expertise
Services
Permanent Recruitment
We specialise in placing technical professionals in permanent roles across the natural gas sector. Our candidates possess expertise in distribution networks, pipeline engineering, and gas safety compliance. Clients benefit from our deep industry knowledge and pre-vetted talent pool.
Temporary Recruitment
Our temporary staffing solutions address short-term project needs in gas infrastructure maintenance and upgrade programmes. We supply qualified personnel for assignments ranging from field operations to control system upgrades, with flexible contract terms.
Audit Services
We provide real-time audit methodologies for gas industry compliance verification. Our auditors assess safety protocols, quality control systems, and regulatory adherence across distribution and transmission networks. Clients receive detailed reports with actionable recommendations.
IR35 Compliance
Our IR35 support service helps contractors and clients navigate off-payroll working regulations. We facilitate status determination processes and maintain compliance documentation for assignments with major energy infrastructure providers.
Project Management
We manage complex gas industry projects including smart meter rollouts and pipeline integrity assessments. Our project managers coordinate multidisciplinary teams while ensuring adherence to safety standards and budgetary constraints across the UK.
People
Graham Wilcock
Founder
Former British Gas executive with 20 years' industry experience who established Wilcock Consultants in 1994. Recognised for pioneering recruitment solutions in gas distribution and renewable energy sectors.
Questions
What gas industry sectors do you specialise in?
We cover distribution networks, transmission systems, gas storage facilities, renewable energy integration, and safety compliance across the UK's onshore natural gas sector.
How do you handle IR35 compliance?
We work with clients to determine assignment status and implement appropriate payment structures, maintaining full compliance with HMRC regulations through our established framework agreements.
What payment methods do you use?
Contractor payments are processed via secure BACS transfers with fast turnaround times, supported by our automated timesheet and payroll systems.
Which major energy companies do you work with?
Our clients include National Grid, Cadent Gas, SGN, Ofgem, and DNV GL through long-standing technical agency framework agreements.
How do you match candidates to roles?
We maintain a specialist network categorised by technical disciplines, using detailed skill set analysis to connect professionals with roles in corrosion engineering, pipeline integrity, and other niche areas.
Reviews (5)
Neil Holroyd
Sep 20, 2021
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We sold our house with Julie earlier this year, completing in May and they were first class throughout the whole process. Highly recommended
Jessica Austin
Mar 15, 2019
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First time experience using Wilcock & Co I would definitely recommend, from the day i contacted they were really professional, helpful and friendly. Wilcock have done everything to rent my property which was achieved in less than 14 days. Big thanks especially to Kelly for pushing the property, i look forward to a relationship as a landlord under the fully managed service.
Arfaan Shakoor
Nov 06, 2018
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Overall good service throughout 2 yrs of renting a property but when moved out had to pay for a fridge freezer Which was taken by someone they sent when I asked to remove few other bits too but they had no knowledge of that 2 yrs later and sadly didn't have any messages or proof to clarify this and had to pay for it!.
Dale Green
Apr 09, 2018
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Renting my first apartment through Wilcocks and they're great! Easy to get a hold of and super friendly. : Very happy!
James Tracey
Nov 26, 2017
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I've let my property through Wilcock & Co, friendly helpful staff, always available on the phone or email and excellent pricing and service. Flat up for rent again and I'm using Wilcock & Co again after a great service.