At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We’ve got a clear roadmap that will both drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving their net zero target by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we’re creating a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers who we put at the heart of everything we do.
This is a unique opportunity to become a member of our Electrical & Instrumentation Team. Developing skills in engineering, you will work alongside your business peers to support our team interfacing with our customers, our operational colleagues and the engineering functions you will quickly make your mark as an engineer of the future.
You’ll work directly with our colleagues in a supervisory support capacity whilst we provide gas to businesses, homes and industries. That way, you can grow your skills and knowledge to help us provide our customers with an even better service. There’s a real sense of purpose about a career with Cadent. And there’s great pride in knowing that you’re playing a vital part in keeping the nation safe and warm.
Over the 24-month programme, you’ll develop leadership skills, gain technical exposure and understanding, and experience professional development, through a combination of theoretical learning and on the job experience. You’ll study towards achieving a HNC in Mechanical Engineering HNC in mechanical, electrical or instrumentation depending on the discipline.
You’ll be supported every step of the way by a dedicated programme manager, business mentor and line manager. Our community of trainees also provide the perfect support network, pulling from their personal experience they’ll provide guidance and assistance and you’ll inspire each other from the very start.
In the Eastern Electrical & Instrumentation Team, We are home to a set of highly skilled Network Technicians, Senior Network Technicians and Delivery Supervisors. A key focused deliverable is our annual maintenance program that covers our assets on our gas sites across the region and ultimately keeps our customers warm. This also includes the installation and repair of our electrical and Instrumentation equipment, From the lighting on our sites to the Instrumentation that provides our Local Gas Treatment Odorant.
We also play a key role in capital investment and where the money should be spent on improving our network. This can range from installing improved equipment or an environmental project such as solar panels, to initiating a full site rebuild.
We are a close knit team that strives for excellence in our work and safety. Best practices and knowledge are shared at Team briefs/Technical updates and the support of ongoing training. We are committed to developing the best team to surpass our goals and being ready for Hydrogen
The location of this role is Flexible within the Peterborough/Norwich/Hitchin area.
Cadent will keep your energy flowing, but to work here you’ll have high levels of personal and professional energy, plus lots of drive and motivation too. You’ll have a forward-thinking mind-set with a passion for customer service to delight our customers. We’re looking for individuals with team spirit who act with curiosity, courage, pride, purpose and ownership to join our team. Along with:
When you’re responsible for some of the most challenging and vital work around, it’s only right that you receive some of the best rewards and benefits around too. With us, you can expect a starting salary of £23,500 which rises within each year of your training, plus;
Cadent embraces Diversity and Inclusion and we have a number of initiatives in place to support this. These include development programmes designed for female colleagues and an employment scheme aimed at young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities which our Graduates play a key role in running.
We celebrate what makes us different, as well as what we have in common. This enables us to work better as one team shaping a dynamic, innovative and inclusive culture. Our employee communities support us in keeping our employees engaged and motivated and through our partnerships and covenants we ensure our workforce reflects our communities in all their diversity.
Cadent is a Disability Confident employer so if you require any reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know. We’re also happy to discuss flexible working options should the role accommodate it.
Be part of something big. Join us and help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
This programme will start in September 2022
Please note that we may close this vacancy before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We therefore recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.
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