At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect and maintain electricity networks while learning from experienced engineers.
- Company: Join Energy Assets, a leading utility infrastructure business in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime, company vehicle, pension, and 30+ days leave.
- Other info: Supportive team environment focused on developing future talent.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with hands-on training and clear progression to Network Engineer.
- Qualifications: Electrical qualification or relevant experience, full UK driving licence, and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Are you a qualified electrician or someone with electrical industry experience looking for the next step in your career? At Energy Assets, we're growing our Electricity Networks team and are looking for motivated individuals who want to develop specialist skills while working on critical UK electricity infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team where you'll receive structured training, work alongside experienced Network Engineers and build a long-term career within the utilities sector.
The Role
As a Network Operative, you'll support the inspection, maintenance and operation of our electricity distribution network. Working both independently and alongside experienced colleagues, you'll help maintain substations, underground cable networks and associated electrical assets while learning the specialist skills required to become a fully qualified Network Engineer. This role combines independent inspection work with planned maintenance, fault response and network operations carried out as part of a two-person team. Full training and ongoing development will be provided.
What you'll be doing
- Carrying out inspections of LV electricity network assets
- Supporting maintenance of substations, underground cables and associated equipment
- Identifying and reporting network defects
- Installing monitoring equipment
- Assisting with fault response and network restoration
- Supporting planned maintenance and connection works
- Assisting with cable jointing activities under the supervision of experienced Network Engineers
- Producing inspection reports and technical documentation
- Working safely in accordance with company procedures and industry regulations
- Participating in an on-call rota following training
About You
We're looking for practical, safety-conscious people who enjoy working outdoors, solving problems and developing new technical skills. You'll have:
- A recognised electrical qualification (or relevant electrical experience)
- Full UK driving licence
- Good fault-finding and practical problem-solving skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong commitment to health and safety
- Good communication and teamwork skills
The following would be an advantage but aren't essential:
- Experience working within electricity distribution or utilities
- Electrical installation or maintenance experience
- Experience with switching operations
- HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering
- Knowledge of electricity network operations
What you'll receive
- Competitive salary of £35,000-£45,000, depending on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Company vehicle
- Company pension
- 30 days annual leave increasing to 35 with service
- Full PPE and specialist tools
- Comprehensive training programme
- Industry-recognised technical development
- Access to salary sacrifice car scheme
- Clear progression to Network Engineer
- A supportive team environment where you'll learn from experienced professionals
Why Energy Assets?
Energy Assets is one of the UK's leading utility infrastructure businesses, delivering innovative electricity, gas and water solutions nationwide. We're committed to investing in our people and developing future talent. If you're looking for a career - not just a job - we'll give you the training, support and opportunities to develop into a skilled Network Engineer within a growing and successful organisation.
Network Operative - Midlands employer: Energy Assets Group
At Energy Assets, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive team environment where you can develop your skills as a Network Operative. With comprehensive training, clear progression pathways to become a qualified Network Engineer, and a commitment to employee growth, we ensure that our staff are well-equipped to thrive in the utilities sector. Located in the Midlands, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and the opportunity to work on critical electricity infrastructure while learning from experienced professionals.
