Field Network Operative — Grow toward Network Engineer

Energy Assets Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company pension

30 days annual leave increasing to 35

Full PPE and specialist tools

Job summary

Energy Assets is hiring a Network Operative in the Midlands to support inspection, maintenance and operation of the electricity distribution network. You will work both independently and with a team to maintain substations, underground cables and related assets while learning the specialist skills required to become a Network Engineer.

The role includes training, career development, and a structured progression path within a growing utility infrastructure business.

Qualifications

• A recognised electrical qualification (or relevant electrical experience).
• Good fault-finding and practical problem-solving skills.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out inspections of LV electricity network assets.
• Maintaining substations, underground cables and associated equipment.
• Identifying and reporting network defects.
• Installing monitoring equipment.
• Assisting with fault response and network restoration.
• Supporting planned maintenance and connection works.
• Assisting with cable jointing activities under supervision.
• Producing inspection reports and technical documentation.
• Working safely in accordance with procedures and regulations.
• Participating in an on-call rota after training.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Driving licence

Fault-finding

Health and safety

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Electrical qualification or relevant experience

Tools

Monitoring equipment

Job description

Energy Assets is hiring a Network Operative in the Midlands to support inspection, maintenance and operation of the electricity distribution network. You will work both independently and with a team to maintain substations, underground cables and related assets while learning the specialist skills required to become a Network Engineer.

The role includes training, career development, and a structured progression path within a growing utility infrastructure business.