Network Technician E&I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme double matched up to 18

25 days holiday + statutory days

Extra day off each year

Career development with funded options

Flexible working

Generous family policies and flexible

Retail discounts, gym access

Job summary

Cadent Gas is hiring an E&I Network Technician to maintain, repair and enhance essential E&I systems for the gas transportation network. You will work in the Safety and Engineering directorate across the North West, performing fault finding, repairs and system modifications in a hands-on field role that requires a full UK driving licence.

The role offers diverse responsibilities, standby duties, and contractor oversight within a safety-critical environment, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

• E&I experience in electrical instrumentation environment.
• Strong ability to read electrical/instrumentation drawings & procedures.
• Knowledge of BS7671, EAWR and Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Familiarity with engineering instructions and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and enhance E&I systems across the network.
• Support routine and non-routine activities; fault finding and system modifications.
• Travel across Cadent's North West network; field-based role requiring full UK driving licence.
• Assist in supervising contractors and ensuring safe, high-quality work delivery.
• Provide operational support and collaboration with Cadent teams.

Skills

E&I experience

Technical knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Standards & compliance

Electrical qualifications

COMPEX certification

Education

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

Job description

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

As our E&I Network Technician, you'll play a key role in maintaining, repairing and improving the systems that support Cadent's gas transportation network. You'll not only fix faults, you'll ensure 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 in our North West network, 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.

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

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!

What's next?

To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

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