Cadent Gas Ltd
Specialist Service Operative
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Are you hands-on, proactive, and proud of a job well done?
We’re looking for a Specialist Service Operative to help maintain and enhance the quality, safety, and appearance of our sites across our East Midlands network. This is an essential role that keeps our facilities functioning at their best and ensures our sites remain safe, tidy, and professional for all who use them.
Why you’ll love this role
In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll carry out a wide range of maintenance, repair, and general upkeep tasks, including:
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Vegetation & Grounds Maintenance
- Clearing and controlling vegetation across sites
- Low-level tree cutbacks
- Hedge cutting and general site clearance
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Painting & Finishing
- Site painting activities
- Full skid painting below 7 bar
- Patch painting above 7 bar, aligned with painting assessments and safety requirements
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Repairs & General Maintenance
- Minor repairs to fencing, doors, dry-stone walls, and small kiosks
- Ensuring sites remain safe, secure, and well-maintained
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Minor Civils & Installations
- Basic path laying and small drainage works
- Guttering maintenance
- Bricklaying and installation of new fencing
- Supporting other minor civils tasks as required
What you’ll bring
You’ll be someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being outdoors, and can turn your hand to a variety of practical tasks. You’ll be self-motivated, organised, and able to work safely and efficiently across multiple sites.
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Looking for an opportunity to develop your practical and technical skills in a role where no two days are the same?
Then apply now and join us as a Specialist Service Operative.
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:
- 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
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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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