Network Technician E&I

Cadent Gas; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company car

Pension matching up to 18%

25 days holiday

Extra day off each year

Career development funding

Flexible working

Family policies and flexible benefits

Retail discounts & gym access

Job summary

Cadent is seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Technician to maintain, repair and enhance critical E&I systems across the gas network. The role requires hands-on field work, fault finding and system upgrades, with regular travel and a full UK driving licence essential.

You will join Safety and Engineering and support both routine and non-routine activities, ensuring assets operate safely and reliably while adhering to standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Electrical testing and inspection qualification (C&G 2391 or equivalent).
• Recognised electrical/instrumentation qualification or apprenticeship.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and improve E&I assets across the network.
• Fault finding and system modifications across Cadent's gas transportation network.
• Travel across sites; field-based role supporting safety and performance.

Skills

E&I experience

Electrical drawings

Regulatory knowledge

Procedures & docs

Electrical testing qualification

COMPEX certification

Site/field work

Education

C&G 2391 or equivalent

Job description

Maintain and enhance the critical systems that keep our network running safely

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.

What you'll bring:

• 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).
• Standards & 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.

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

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.

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
• Company car on completion of EL6 qualification
• 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.

What's next?

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