Project Technician

Salary :

£2,050 monthly

Company : Cadent Gas Limited

Job Type : Full Time

United Kingdom

Number of Applicants

000+

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Job Description - Project Technician

Lead hands‑on delivery of mechanical and maintenance projects across the network

As our Project Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering a range of mechanical and maintenance activities that support the safe and efficient operation of Cadent’s network. This isn’t just a technical role — it’s about leading work packages, supporting teams and driving high standards of safety, quality and performance.

This is a permanent role, where you’ll lead and support the delivery of both cyclical and ad‑hoc maintenance activities across Mechanical & Calibration Services. From pre‑heater remediation and fabrication through to painting and specialist maintenance tasks, you’ll take ownership of delivery while acting as a subject matter expert within your area.

You’ll also play a key role in supporting project delivery, procurement activity and continuous improvement initiatives, while coaching and developing others across the team.

Why you’ll love this role:

Project & Maintenance Delivery – Lead the delivery of mechanical and maintenance work packages, ensuring safe, timely and high‑quality outputs.

Hands‑On Leadership – Manage and support operatives, providing guidance, coaching and day‑to‑day leadership.

Technical Expertise – Act as a subject matter expert across mechanical, fabrication and maintenance activities.

Safety & Compliance – Ensure all work is delivered in line with SCO procedures, CDM requirements and relevant standards.

Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve processes, performance and ways of working.

Stakeholder Engagement – Work closely with internal teams, suppliers and customers to support delivery and resolve issues.

Performance & Reporting – Track KPIs, maintain accurate records and support reporting requirements.

What you’ll bring:

Mechanical Experience – Experience working within mechanical, maintenance or operational environments.

Team Leadership – Ability to lead, support and develop teams in a hands‑on delivery environment.

Technical Knowledge – Understanding of engineering standards, procedures and safe systems of work.

Safety‑Critical Awareness – Strong knowledge of safety practices, including Safe Control of Operations (SCO).

Problem‑Solving Skills – Ability to manage issues, make decisions and deliver solutions in real time.

Communication Skills – Strong ability to engage with stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams.

Organisation & Planning – Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and deliver against deadlines.

Qualifications:

Mechanical Engineering NVQ (or equivalent qualification)

SCO authorisations (or working towards)

IOSH or equivalent safety qualification (desirable)

Full UK driving licence

Apply now to take ownership of critical maintenance delivery and help ensure the safe, efficient operation of Cadent’s network.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th July.

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

An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments

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!

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

Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.

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