Cadent Gas Ltd
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Job Title: Senior Network Technician
- Security System
At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We’ve got a clear roadmap that will 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.
As A Senior Network Technician for Cadent, you will provide support for our Integrated Security Solution system, you will be collaborating with our Energy Control Centre and Technical Security Engineers to destermine site access for all aspects of work and attendance as well as designing and driving key improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Servicing, maintaining and asset replacing (installing) various security disciplines on the Cadent estate. This will include but not limited to, monitored Closed Circuit television, both analogue and digital, centrally managed access control systems, Intercom, Monitored Pulse Fence (MPF), acoustic fence and intruder alarm, security white and infra-red lighting, CCTV IP Network Infrastructure.
- Developing, implementing & managing safe working practices, maintenance procedures, preventative maintenance plans & engineering standards & specifications.
- Providing support throughout the UK at our remote locations. Working alongside support teams, you will provide key interface between Integrated Security Solution team, site operations and our specialist contractors.
- Supporting with associated outsourced Service Providers’ performance against agreed Service Levels.
- Supporting the ISS team as part of an on-call 24x7x365 rota.
- Providing technical assurance for the services, ensuring Change Management Process is adhered to and Changes are technically validated to protect live service.
- Supporting with technical standards for related technology /infrastructure and strategic decisions.
- Supporting the regular completion of audit activities.
- Host 3rd line specialist contactors on site visits and provide sensible monitoring of the work activity throughout the entire works and be responsible for the verification of the work against the task. Liaise with the site owner throughout the entire lifecycle of the works whether that be a Planned maintenance visit, installation, or service repair or even a scoping visit to establish a plan of action
Skills and Experience
- A minimum of 3 years in the electronic security industry with good working knowledge of CCTV and integrated Security systems.
- Experience of installation or servicing of CCTV, Access control, intruder and door, gate entry systems is required.
- Approved Electrician and/or City & Guilds 236 Pt 1 and 2 in Electrical Installation and maintenance or equivalent desirable and will be expected to be or working towards, BS2382 BS18th edition wiring regulations.
- SCO 1,2, & 5 & GAS SHEA certified, or working towards
- Full UK driving licence.
- Able to read prepared electrical plans and technical sketches as well as identify from a drawing, the location of equipment and services on site that you will be working on and install service and repair systems in accordance with information provided, and record changes to and the location of equipment on the installation drawings and update the required asset registers.
- Experience of supporting mission critical systems, with good knowledge of system technologies, CCTV, Access control systems, monitoring tools, processes, and incident handling in a 24x7x365 support environment.
- HNC/SNVQ L3 or equivalent operational experience in network engineering techniques supported by relevant training or qualifications.
- Holds EUSR Gas Safety Passport.
Technical knowledge in one of the following areas:
- IOSH or recognised training or qualifications on Health, Safety & Environment.
- Gallagher control systems.
- Operational Technology i.e. Remote Telemetry Unit [RTU].
- ITIL 4 foundation.
What’s In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:
- Funding and support towards completing qualifications
- Ample opportunity for progression within the business
- Mentoring and guidance opportunities
Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:
- Annual bonus
- Company car
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
- Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
- Flexible working
- Strong commitments to ED&I
- Generous family provision policies
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
- My Offers membership card – offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships
We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement listed?
Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, 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.
As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.
We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you!
Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
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 and what we do, visit our website at Home | Cadent (cadentgas.com)
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