Title: Lead Gas Engineer
Location: Northampton / Kettering
Advertised Salary: £34,086 rising to £37,872 once training completed
Job Function: Operations
Working Hours: 40
Location Type: Depot Based
Contract Type: Permanent
Req ID: 3096
Posting End Date: October 6th
Protect the high pressure assets that keep our gas network running
As a Lead Gas Engineer within the Pressure Control & Storage team, you’ll play a vital role in safeguarding the infrastructure that keeps gas flowing safely and reliably across our network. This isn’t just about fixing faults, it’s about being a trusted guardian of our high-pressure pipelines, pressure control installations and critical assets.
Working across a wide geographical area, you’ll carry out hands-on maintenance, respond to system alerts, conduct inspections and advise third parties on how to work safely around our network. You’ll use your technical expertise to identify issues, keep our assets operating reliably and ensure full compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You’ll also support a multi-skilled team, helping build capability and resilience across the function.
It’s an exciting opportunity to step into a technically challenging and varied role where you’ll independently manage your workload while playing a critical part in protecting the resilience of Cadent’s network.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Hands-On Maintenance - Carry out essential maintenance on pressure regulating installations (up to 85 bar) to keep our network operating safely.
- Fault Response - Respond to system alerts, diagnose issues and restore normal operation quickly and safely.
- Protecting the Network - Provide expert advice to third parties, oversee excavations near Cadent assets and ensure safe working practices.
- Pipeline Safety & Compliance - Perform inspections, condition monitoring and maintenance to ensure assets remain compliant and reliable.
- Team & Skill Development - Contribute to building a multi-skilled team and support broader operational capability.
- Varied, Meaningful Work - Take responsibility for tasks that directly protect public safety and ensure continuity of supply.
What You'll Bring
- Experience in pipeline maintenance, plant operations or similar mechanical/engineering environments
- Mechanical or engineering maintenance qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent desirable)
- Strong understanding of mechanical operations and asset maintenance
- Ability to work flexibly, including standby as required
- Confidence working independently across a wide geographical area
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
If you’re passionate about protecting critical infrastructure, solving technical challenges and making a real impact on the safety of our communities.
What’s In It For You
- 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
- 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.
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.
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!
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.
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
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Lead Gas Engineer in Northampton employer: Cadent Foundation
At Cadent, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while ensuring you are part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering impactful projects in the North region. With ample opportunities for professional growth and development, along with a commitment to employee well-being, Cadent is the ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
