Network Operative

Energy Assets Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Assets is expanding its Electricity Networks team in Carlisle and seeking motivated individuals who want to develop specialist skills while working on critical UK electricity infrastructure.

As a Network Operative, you will support the inspection, maintenance and operation of our distribution network, learn from experienced engineers, and build a long-term career in the utilities sector. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified electrician or proven electrical industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections of LV electricity network assets.
• Support maintenance of substations, underground cables and associated equipment.
• Identify and report network defects.
• Install monitoring equipment.
• Assist with fault response and network restoration.
• Assist with planned maintenance and connection works.
• Assist with cable jointing activities under supervision of experienced Network Engineers.
• Produce inspection reports and technical documentation.

Skills

Electrical experience

Job description

Are you a qualified electrician or someone with electrical industry experience looking for the next step in your career?

At Energy Assets, we're growing our Electricity Networks team and are looking for motivated individuals who want to develop specialist skills while working on critical UK electricity infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team where you'll receive structured training, work alongside experienced Network Engineers and build a long-term career within the utilities sector.

The Role

As a Network Operative, you'll support the inspection, maintenance and operation of our electricity distribution network.

Working both independently and alongside experienced colleagues, you'll help maintain substations, underground cable networks and associated electrical assets while learning the specialist skills required to become a fully qualified Network Engineer.

This role combines independent inspection work with planned maintenance, fault response and network operations carried out as part of a two-person team.

Full training and ongoing development will be provided.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out inspections of LV electricity network assets
• Supporting maintenance of 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 the supervision of experienced Network Engineers
• Producing inspection reports and technical documentation
• Working safely in accordance with company procedures and industry regulations