As our Lead Gas Engineer PC&S, you’ll play a critical role in maintaining and safeguarding Cadent’s high‑pressure gas infrastructure. This isn’t just about fixing faults – it’s about ensuring the continued safety, reliability and performance of the assets that keep our network running.
Working within our Energy Operations team, you’ll take ownership of maintenance and inspection activity across pressure control and storage assets. You’ll operate across a wide geographical area, delivering hands‑on work, responding to system alerts and providing expert guidance to protect our infrastructure from third‑party impact.
This is a 12month secondment role that is dynamic and field‑based where you’ll combine technical expertise with professional judgement to ensure safety, compliance and operational excellence.
As this role requires regular travel across the network, a full UK driving licence is essential.
- Hands‑On Maintenance – Carry out maintenance on pressure regulating installations (up to 85 bar), ensuring high standards of safety and reliability.
- Fault Response – Respond to system alerts and resolve faults quickly to maintain network performance.
- Protecting the Network – Advise third parties and oversee works to ensure Cadent assets are protected.
- Inspection & Monitoring – Conduct inspections, condition monitoring and maintenance to ensure ongoing compliance and safety.
- Variety & Autonomy – Work across multiple sites and locations, managing your own workload within a supportive team environment.
- Safety‑Critical Impact – Play a direct role in protecting infrastructure and supporting the safe delivery of gas to customers.
- Operational Experience – Hands‑on experience in pipeline maintenance, plant operations or a similar environment.
- Technical Capability – Solid understanding of mechanical operations and maintenance practices.
- Qualifications – Mechanical or Engineering Maintenance qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
- Flexibility – Willingness to work flexible hours (approximately 40 per week) and participate in standby arrangements.
- Mobility – Ability to travel across the network as required.
- Safety Mindset – Strong awareness of safety, compliance and working within regulated environments.
Apply now to play a vital role in maintaining the infrastructure that keeps our network safe, reliable and performing at its best.
Interviews will be held from week commencing Monday 27th July.
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
- 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!
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
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