Network Technician E&I

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Advertised Salary: £46,395 to £54,582 per annum

Job Function:
Operations

Working Hours:

42

Location Type:
Home Start

Contract Type:
Permanent

Posting End Date:
Tuesday 6th October

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
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• 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).
• 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.

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.

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…