Network Technician E&I

Cadent Gas Ltd; Hartford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Career development opportunities

ED&I commitments

Job summary

Cadent is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to maintain, repair and improve E&I assets across the gas transportation network. You will be hands‑on in the field, performing fault finding, repairs and system modifications while supporting safety and regulatory compliance.

The role involves a standby rota, regular travel across the UK and collaboration with Cadent teams to ensure safe, reliable operation of critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical & Instrumentation environments including installation, maintenance and fault finding.
• Strong understanding of electrical/instrumentation drawings, procedures and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (e.g. BS7671, EAWR, Health & Safety at Work Act).
• Flexible working and field-based responsibilities requiring independent and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and improve E&I assets across the gas transportation network.
• Perform fault finding, repairs and system modifications in field settings.
• Support standby rota to ensure network performance and safety.
• Oversee contractors and third parties to ensure safe, high‑quality work delivery.
• Travel across UK as part of regular duties.

Skills

Electrical & Instrumentation

Fault finding

Field-based work

Travel-ready

Education

Electrical testing/inspection qualification (C&G 2391) or equivalent

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Job Description

As our Electrical and Instrumentation Technician, you'll play a key role in maintaining, repairing and improving the systems that support Cadent's gas transportation network. This isn't just about fixing faults - it's about ensuring our Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) assets operate safely, reliably and efficiently across the network.

Working within our Safety and Engineering directorate, you'll support both routine and non‑routine activities, including fault finding, repairs and system modifications. You'll be hands‑on in the field, helping to keep essential infrastructure running while supporting wider operational performance and safety.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced technician looking for variety, responsibility and the chance to make a visible impact in a safety‑critical environment. The role involves regular travel, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

Why you'll love this role

• Asset Health & Assurance - Assess and report on the condition of E&I equipment, ensuring systems remain safe and operational.
• Maintenance & Repair - Carry out maintenance, fault finding and repairs across instrumentation and electrical assets.
• Timely Delivery - Complete work efficiently and in line with statutory and operational requirements.
• Standby Support - Participate in an E&I standby rota to support network performance and service continuity.
• Contractor Oversight - Supervise contractors and third parties, ensuring safe, high‑quality work delivery.
• Operational Support - Support non‑routine activities and system modifications across the network.
• Team Collaboration - Build strong working relationships across Cadent teams and operational functions.
• E&I Experience - Experience working in an Electrical & Instrumentation environment, including installation, maintenance and fault finding.
• Technical Knowledge - Strong understanding of electrical/instrumentation drawings, procedures and technical documentation.
• Regulatory Awareness - Knowledge of relevant legislation and standards (e.g. BS7671, EAWR, Health & Safety at Work Act).
• Standard & Compliance - Familiarity with engineering instructions, codes of practice and statutory regulations.
• Electrical Qualifications - Electrical testing and inspection qualification (C&G 2391 or equivalent), or a recognised electrical/instrumentation qualification or apprenticeship.
• COMPEX Certification - EX01-04 desirable but not essential.
• Flexible Working Approach – Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a field‑based role.

Company Culture

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

• 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!

As a proud Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process and we will ensure that support is provided.