Lead Gas Engineer

Cadent Gas; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as a Lead Gas Engineer in the North West. You'll ensure the operation and maintenance of pressure regulating installations, driving safety and efficiency. This role offers diverse challenges, opportunities for growth, and a chance to shape the future of UK energy.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Pension Scheme double matched up to 18% of salary

25 days holiday plus statutory days

Extra day off for special moments

Career development with funded learning options

Flexible working options

Generous family policies

Retail discounts and gym access

Qualifications

• Proven experience in gas asset operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering activities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pressure regulating installations and pipelines.
• Conduct pipeline inspections and condition monitoring.
• Respond to faults identified by control systems.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Problem Solving

Job description

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Join Our Team as a Lead Gas Engineer: Drive Innovation whilst keeping people safe.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? An exhilarating opportunity has emerged for a dynamic Lead Gas Engineer to join our innovative Energy Operations team in the vibrant North West region at Cadent!

As a pivotal member of our team, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring the seamless operation and maintenance of our pressure regulating installations, pipelines, and their associated systems. Your expertise will be crucial in driving efficiency, effectiveness, and safety across all our operations.

Join us and become a part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. At Cadent, we are committed to powering the future of energy, and we need passionate professionals like you to help us lead the way!

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Gas Engineer, you'll never experience a dull moment. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities, ensuring that your work remains engaging and fulfilling.

• Multi-skilled Team Development:You'll be part of a versatile team dedicated to maintaining pressure control assets. This role offers the chance to develop a wide range of skills and take on new responsibilities, keeping your career growth on track.
  
• Hands-On Maintenance Tasks:You'll perform essential maintenance on pressure regulating installations up to 85 bar, adhering to company policies and procedures. This hands-on work ensures that you stay at the cutting edge of industry standards.
  
• Proactive Fault Response:You'll play a crucial role in addressing faults identified by Cadent control systems within specified service level agreement times. Your quick thinking and problem-solving skills will be put to the test, making a real impact on our operations.
  
• Plant Protection Activities:You'll advise third-party companies on the impact of their work on Cadent assets and supervise nearby excavations. This responsibility ensures that our assets are protected and operations run smoothly.
  
• Pipeline and Asset Monitoring:You'll conduct pipeline inspections, maintenance, and condition monitoring, ensuring compliance with company policies. This vital task helps maintain the integrity and safety of our infrastructure.

Join us and experience a role that is as rewarding as it is challenging, with plenty of opportunities for professional growth and development!

Skills and Experience

We’re looking for people who act with pride, purpose, and ownership to join the team, along with:

• Ideally, proven, and demonstrable experience of working in gas asset operation and maintenance.
  
• Knowledge of Mechanical Engineering activities is essential, qualification desirable.
  
• Hold a full valid UK driving licence.
  
• Are willing to work flexible hours, including standby and shift work, and also attend training.

Please note that this position will close on Monday 26th May 2025, with interviews scheduled to commence from Monday 2nd June 2025.

Disclaimer: While the closing date is set as mentioned, we reserve the right to close the application process earlier if necessary, depending on the unique circumstances of each role.

Interviews for this position will be held week commencing Monday 2nd June 2025.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

Circle Back Initiative

As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we ensure all candidates receive a response to their application.

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.

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