Cadent

About Cadent

Your passion keeps communities cooking on gas We’re proud to be the nation’s largest owner and operator of gas distribution networks. Our 6,000 colleagues, working across four gas networks, keep the energy flowing to over 12 million homes and businesses. That’s half of the UK we keep safe and warm. 24/7. 365 days a year. For the past 200 years. We’re super powered up about what our future holds and that’s where you come in. As a member of our Engineering Training Programme, you’ll support our growth and innovation and help us to create better, safer tomorrows, today. With us you’ll start your career with real purpose and direction and feel genuinely proud about what you do. About our Engineering Training Programme Our Engineering Training Programme (ETP) provides a unique opportunity to become a member of the Cadent Team. Over the 24-month programme, you’ll develop leadership skills, gain technical exposure and understanding, and experience professional development, through a combination of theoretical learning and on the job experience. You’ll study towards achieving a HNC in Mechanical Engineering over 18 weeks at Solihull college during the two years. Covering topics such as Engineering Design, Mechanical Principles and Managing an Engineering Project You’ll receive training from our expert trainers and be supported by a dedicated programme manager, business mentor and line manager. You will play a vital role in shaping the future role of gas and how we establish ourselves at the forefront of sustainable energy. Our community of trainees provide the perfect support network, pulling from their personal experience they’ll provide guidance and assistance and you’ll inspire each other from the very start. Once you’ve successfully completed the ETP programme, the role you move into will depend on which area of the business you work in. We’ll also support you in gaining your accreditation at this point too. Please note, we do have multiple vacancies across varied locations. Duplicate applications will not be progressed so please apply to one vacancy in your preferred location and role. About the Asset Strategy role The Asset Strategy team sits within our Safety and Network Strategy department and are responsible for shaping our asset management strategy to ensure we achieve our business objectives, meet our regulatory commitments and ultimately provide a safe and reliable supply of gas to our customers. This role is suited to individuals who have a keen interest in shaping the future of the gas distribution network, balancing cost, risk and performance in line with our customer and stakeholder expectations. Within this role you will: Support and develop high level asset strategies and support asset management plans to deliver improved safety, performance and efficiency Research into industry best practices and future of gas to develop asset strategies and investment plans to increase safety, minimise risk and deliver increased customer and stakeholder benefits for the current and future RIIO periods Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create investment strategies and plans that are achievable, realistic and risk evaluated Develop monitoring plans to ensure consistent delivery Develop strategic long-term asset management plans for Cadent’s 4 networks based on principles from the Institute of Asset Management Provide support for risk modelling scenarios and decision support tools and the improvement in our asset data to provide greater confidence in our decision making Drive confidence in our asset data through the use of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Data Analytics Identify Innovation projects to compliment strategic plans and support trail evaluations About You We’re looking for individuals from a STEM background who act with curiosity, courage, pride, purpose and ownership to join our team. Along with: Both GCSE English Language & GCSE Maths at Grade C and above / 4 - 9 (or equivalent) A-Levels or BTEC Level 3 in applicable STEM subjects Hold a valid UK driving licence High levels of personal and professional energy - you’ll have lots of drive and motivation too! A shared sense of purpose - we’re on an exciting journey of growth – do you want to be part of it? A passion for customer service - we’re looking for people who can delight our customers! Team spirit - we support each other, with all our strengths and differences, to succeed A forward-thinking mind-set - bring along fresh ideas that can support our growth and evolution Our Benefits When you’re responsible for some of the most challenging and vital work around, it’s only right that you receive some of the best rewards and benefits around too. With us, you can expect a starting salary of £23,500, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, bonus scheme, access to our flexible benefits scheme and a generous company pension scheme. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is vitally important to us and that’s why we offer access to free occupational health services, including physiotherapy and our employee assistance program which offers confidential counselling. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic working environment and have a number of initiatives in place to support this. These include development programmes designed for female colleagues and an employment scheme aimed at young people with Special Educational Needs. You will have the opportunity on our programme to make a real difference and become one of Cadent’s ambassadors for STEM. Representing our programme across the business up to senior stakeholders and within our external communities. Be part of something big. Join our Engineering Training Programme and help shape the future of gas for generations to come. Please note Cadent are not able to support any applications for visa sponsorship for this role. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work for an indefinite period in the UK. Click on the ‘apply on-line’ button to start your application

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