Cadent Foundation
Lead Gas Engineer - Pipelines
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Lead Gas Engineer - Pipelines
Location: East Midlands
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: 3025
Posting End Date: September 21st
Keep the energy flowing – protect and maintain the infrastructure that powers the nation
As a Pipeline Gas Engineer in our Energy Operations team, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and protecting 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 and associated assets.
You’ll work across a wide geographical area, carrying out hands-on maintenance, responding to system alerts, and advising third parties on how to work safely around our infrastructure. You’ll also play a key role in inspections, condition monitoring and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team where your mechanical expertise and problem-solving skills will be valued every day. You’ll be empowered to work independently, contribute to a multi-skilled team, and help us deliver a safe, secure and efficient gas network.
Why you’ll love this role
This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll make a real difference to the safety and reliability of our network.
- Technical Challenge – Work on high-pressure systems (up to 85 bar) and carry out essential maintenance on critical infrastructure.
- Operational Variety – No two days are the same, from fault response to asset protection and condition monitoring.
- Community Impact – Help keep homes and businesses supplied with safe, reliable energy.
- Team Collaboration – Be part of a supportive, multi-skilled team that values your input and expertise.
- Career Development – Grow your skills and experience in a complex, rewarding environment with opportunities to progress.
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What You’ll Bring
You’re a practical, safety-conscious engineer with a strong mechanical background and a passion for doing things right.
- Industry Experience – Hands-on experience in pipeline maintenance, plant operations or a related field.
- Technical Skills – A solid understanding of mechanical systems and maintenance practices.
- Qualifications – Ideally, a mechanical or engineering maintenance qualification such as NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
- Adaptability – Willingness to work flexibly (40 hours per week) and be on standby when required.
- Driving Licence – A full UK driving licence is essential due to the mobile nature of the role.
If you’re ready to take on a role where your skills protect vital infrastructure and support communities across the UK, we’d love to hear from you.
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:
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- 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.
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!
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.
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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