863 Network Maintenance jobs in the United Kingdom

Network Maintenance Craftsperson – Mechanical
Salary from £44,112 rising to £1,842 once fully competent
Bonus + Incentives + Overtime + Standby + Van
Permanent Role
Based in our Leeds or Bradford Depot

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Network Maintenance Craftsperson – Mechanical to become a key part of our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of pressure reduction installations and associated assets across our network.

You will also play a vital role in supporting the design, installation, and commissioning of new and replacement assets, working closely with our Capital Projects team to help deliver high-quality infrastructure improvements.

A full UK driving licence is a requirement for this role

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Carry out decommissioning, installation, commissioning, validation, modification, and repair activities in line with relevant policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Ensure all work delivers optimal technical performance and equipment reliability, while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance
li>Prepare reports and provide information, guidance and advice to stakeholders and management and third-party customers on technical matters
• Support or lead activities such as plant inspections, network surveys, and the design and costing of network modifications. Prepare detailed technical specifications and cost estimates to support project planning and delivery
• Maintain accurate records of activities to satisfy Maintenance and Capital Projects, NGN, third party and legislative requirements
• Work towards all perimetry requirements and procedures including complex non-routine operations and routine operations affecting the NGN network
• Ensure a high standard of customer and stakeholder service
   

What we are looking for 

< i>Hands-on experience in fault finding, repair, and commissioning of pressure reduction installations and pre-heating systems, including component replacement and system optimisation
• Familiarity with hazardous area operations, accurate completion of technical documentation, and the ability to manage spares and materials to support maintenance activities
• Self-motivated, capable of planning your own activities and be able to use IT in the field for work reporting
li>Strong problem-solver and an analytical-thinker with excellent communication skills
• Proactive attitude and a strong team player whilst also having the ability to work on your own initiative and comfortable with lone working out of hours
• Operational and/or project management experience in a relevant field
• Knowledge of codes of practice, engineering instructions and safety requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• EUSR Gas passport, SCO 1, 2 and 4, 5 Years’ experience on gas distribution systems, TEM 2,4 and IOSH
< i>Experience of working on pressure reduction equipment above and below 7 bar
• Relevant mechanical maintenance or pressure control training City & Guilds or NVQ III

What we offer you

• Salary from £44,112 per num + bonus according to the operational incentive mechanism + van + overtime rising to 1,842 dependent on qualifying competencies at each stage
41.25 hours per week over a 7-day variable work pattern, including standby. Rotas are given in advance and will include some night shifts although this would not be expected on a weekly basis
• 25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period)
• SSP for the first 2 calendar days then occupational sick pay
• A generous stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options. from discounts on a variety of UK attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days. and much more!
• An array of fantastic family-friendly policies such as 6 weeks paternity leave (for eligible employees) and 6 months' full pay for employees on maternity leave (for eligible employees), as well as shared parental leave and many more!

We are. Northern Gas Networks . We deliver gas to 2.7 million homes and businesses in the North East, Northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire. That’s around 6.7million individual customers. We don’t generate or sell the gas, but we transport it to homes and businesses in our region through a vast network of underground pipes. In fact, we own and maintain more than 37,000km of gas pipes - enough to stretch from Leeds to Sydney and back again. We cover large cities like Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford, and our work extends to rural areas like North Yorkshire and Cumbria.

Our Values  are at the heart of what we do. In addition to your key responsibilities, you will incorporate these into the daily life of your role. We are… Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious and most of all we are Happy!

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion  culture at NGN  is embedded in everything that we do. We will be delighted to hear from a diverse range of applicants, so we can continue to grow our great team of people. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, helping ex-services personnel back into employment, as well as being members of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and we are committed to delivering our ‘Opportunity Action Plan’ having signed the Social Mobility Pledge campaign, whereby we will establish our business as a ‘force for good’ in the communities that we serve.

Next Steps  - Please apply by clicking apply and uploading your CV. We love to see how your experience and skills are transferable to this role so please ensure these are all included in your application. Once the advert has closed, we will be contact within one week to let you know if you have progressed to the next stage. We are looking to hold interviews for this role beginning of October. We look forward to receiving your application for the role.

If you require adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process, we want to hear about how we can help. Any applicant that requires reasonable adjustments from initial application through to interview are asked to contact the Recruitment Team at (url removed)

Network Maintenance Craftsperson – Mechanical
Salary from £44,112 rising to £1,842 once fully competent
Bonus + Incentives + Overtime + Standby + Van
Permanent Role
Based in our Leeds or Bradford Depot

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Network Maintenance Craftsperson – Mechanical to become a key part of our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of pressure reduction installations and associated assets across our network.

You will also play a vital role in supporting the design, installation, and commissioning of new and replacement assets, working closely with our Capital Projects team to help deliver high-quality infrastructure improvements.

A full UK driving licence is a requirement for this role

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Carry out decommissioning, installation, commissioning, validation, modification, and repair activities in line with relevant policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Ensure all work delivers optimal technical performance and equipment reliability, while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance
li>Prepare reports and provide information, guidance and advice to stakeholders and management and third-party customers on technical matters
• Support or lead activities such as plant inspections, network surveys, and the design and costing of network modifications. Prepare detailed technical specifications and cost estimates to support project planning and delivery
• Maintain accurate records of activities to satisfy Maintenance and Capital Projects, NGN, third party and legislative requirements
• Work towards all perimetry requirements and procedures including complex non-routine operations and routine operations affecting the NGN network
• Ensure a high standard of customer and stakeholder service
   

What we are looking for 

< i>Hands-on experience in fault finding, repair, and commissioning of pressure reduction installations and pre-heating systems, including component replacement and system optimisation
• Familiarity with hazardous area operations, accurate completion of technical documentation, and the ability to manage spares and materials to support maintenance activities
• Self-motivated, capable of planning your own activities and be able to use IT in the field for work reporting
li>Strong problem-solver and an analytical-thinker with excellent communication skills
• Proactive attitude and a strong team player whilst also having the ability to work on your own initiative and comfortable with lone working out of hours
• Operational and/or project management experience in a relevant field
• Knowledge of codes of practice, engineering instructions and safety requirements

Qualifications & Requirements

• EUSR Gas passport, SCO 1, 2 and 4, 5 Years’ experience on gas distribution systems, TEM 2,4 and IOSH
< i>Experience of working on pressure reduction equipment above and below 7 bar
• Relevant mechanical maintenance or pressure control training City & Guilds or NVQ III

What we offer you

• Salary from £44,112 per num + bonus according to the operational incentive mechanism + van + overtime rising to 1,842 dependent on qualifying competencies at each stage
41.25 hours per week over a 7-day variable work pattern, including standby. Rotas are given in advance and will include some night shifts although this would not be expected on a weekly basis
• 25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period)
• SSP for the first 2 calendar days then occupational sick pay
• A generous stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options. from discounts on a variety of UK attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days. and much more!
• An array of fantastic family-friendly policies such as 6 weeks paternity leave (for eligible employees) and 6 months' full pay for employees on maternity leave (for eligible employees), as well as shared parental leave and many more!

We are. Northern Gas Networks . We deliver gas to 2.7 million homes and businesses in the North East, Northern Cumbria and much of Yorkshire. That’s around 6.7million individual customers. We don’t generate or sell the gas, but we transport it to homes and businesses in our region through a vast network of underground pipes. In fact, we own and maintain more than 37,000km of gas pipes - enough to stretch from Leeds to Sydney and back again. We cover large cities like Newcastle, Sunderland, Leeds, York, Hull, and Bradford, and our work extends to rural areas like North Yorkshire and Cumbria.

Our Values  are at the heart of what we do. In addition to your key responsibilities, you will incorporate these into the daily life of your role. We are… Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious and most of all we are Happy!

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion  culture at NGN  is embedded in everything that we do. We will be delighted to hear from a diverse range of applicants, so we can continue to grow our great team of people. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, helping ex-services personnel back into employment, as well as being members of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and we are committed to delivering our ‘Opportunity Action Plan’ having signed the Social Mobility Pledge campaign, whereby we will establish our business as a ‘force for good’ in the communities that we serve.

Next Steps  - Please apply by clicking apply and uploading your CV. We love to see how your experience and skills are transferable to this role so please ensure these are all included in your application. Once the advert has closed, we will be contact within one week to let you know if you have progressed to the next stage. We are looking to hold interviews for this role beginning of October. We look forward to receiving your application for the role.

If you require adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process, we want to hear about how we can help. Any applicant that requires reasonable adjustments from initial application through to interview are asked to contact the Recruitment Team at (url removed)

Network Security Engineer (SEA – Security Engineering Authority, Firewall, Checkpoint, Juniper, F5)

6 Month Contract

West Midlands (Hybrid)

£(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35)

SEA – Security Engineering Authority Senior Network Security Designer/ Lead Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance Firewall Specialist .                            6 Month Contract based in Warwick (Hybrid). Start ASAP in September/October.

Network Security Lead Engineer / Security Engineering Authority SEA (Firewall Specialist – Checkpoint, Juniper, F5, Bluecoat)

The vast majority of work is expected to be remote. There may be occasional travel to customer sites to Data Centres in West/South England. Once or twice a month on average.

Working with a global IT Consultancy on large-scale network solutions projects for a Telecoms end client.

Key skills, experience + tasks will include:

• Technical Ownership of a Telecoms end client's Network Security Infrastructure estate, processes, documentation + lifecycle management .
li>Design of customer networks including input into High-Level and Low-Level design (HLD/LLD).
• Network Security Engineer / Security Engineering Authority SEA (Firewall Specialist – Checkpoint, Juniper, F5, Bluecoat)
< i>Acting as the technical point of contact for all Network Security related projects, changes and modifications, including firewall rules base.
• Point of escalation and link to vendor support for Network Security infrastructure incidents.
• Technical Environment: Strong experience Checkpoint, Juniper, Bluecoat, F5 , Cisco networking, Cisco IPT / QoS / 802.1x, switches, wireless, Inflobox DNS, SSL VPN, DMVPN, IPsec, WAN, routing protocols.
• Technical support, change management (physical/remote), customer inventory management, EOL, hardware, software.
• Ensures designs and implementations comply with enterprise security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• SC Security Clearance is essential for this contract.

Team purpose

We are here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong as we grow our business.

The Network Platform team will own and develop (with the Enterprise Architecture team) the strategic network roadmap. Delivering changes, product development and maintenance required to achieve the objectives of the roadmaps. The team will also provide support and technical expertise in the case of a major incident. They work closely with third-party partners to deliver a safe, resilient, robust Network Platform and continuously review the industry and market, testing new concepts and technologies that can add value.

Your purpose

The Network Security Engineer supports the Lead Network Security Engineer in delivering the Network Security Roadmap. This role supports the implementation of Infosec-driven initiatives and acts as the second line of escalation for Network Security Incidents and ad hoc service and portfolio support requests. This role is accountable for establishing and maintaining secure network configurations, including firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs, and periodically reviewing firewall rules and user access to the network. The Network Security Engineer focuses on continuous improvement through automation and tooling, working with Security Operations to monitor and analyse network traffic for malicious activity or potential breaches. Additionally, this role implements network access controls, enforces robust patch management for network devices, and works with network security partners to identify network vulnerabilities, planning and implementing upgrades to ensure the highest standards of network security.

This role is required to participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours escalations for the Global Network Team.

Your role

• Support Network Security Roadmap: Assist in delivering the Network Security Roadmap.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Provide network subject matter expertise on Infosec-driven initiatives.

• Incident Escalation: Second line of escalation for network security incidents, as well as specific security Service and Portfolio Requests i.e. Meraki configuration and firewall changes.

• On Call Rota: Participate in on-call rota and occasionally work out of regular business hours to facilitate change management and incident resolution.

• Secure Network Configurations: Establish and maintain secure network configurations including Cisco Meraki and Palo Alto firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs.

• Firewall and Access Review: Periodically review firewall rules and user access to the network.

• Continuous Improvement: Focus on continuous improvement through automation and tooling.

• Monitoring and Analysis: Collaborate with Security Operations to monitor and analyse network traffic for malicious activity or potential breaches.

• Access Controls: Implement network access controls to ensure only authorised users and devices can access specific network segments.

• Vulnerability and Patch Management: Identify and manage the remediation of network vulnerabilities and upgrades to ensure the highest standards of network security. This includes vulnerability management of the store Meraki estate. Perform robust patch management for network devices.

• IT Values Commitment: Champion and commit to performing the role within recognised Values & Behaviours.

What you'll bring

• Advanced Expertise in network solutions including MPLS, Internet, Cloud services, Firewalls, Routers, switches, Palo Alto, Meraki, and Cisco services.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and/or industry recognised certifications i.e. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

• Proficiency in establishing secure network configurations, including firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs.

• Experience with network access controls, vulnerability and patch management.

• Experience in implementing network-security solutions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Expertise in monitoring and analysing network performance and incidents.

• Previous experience participating in on-call rotations and managing out-of-hours incidents effectively.

• Strong analytical skills to assess complex technical problems and develop effective solutions.

• Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving network security-related issues.

• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including architecture, infosec and regional implementation teams.

• Dedication to performing the role within recognised values and behaviours.

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our public sector client, who is seeking a Network Security Engineer for an initial twelve-month assignment with the option to extend.

Location: Hybrid working - Kidlington or Southampton

About the role: You will be responsible for day-to-day operation and control of all aspects of the client's sites and local area communications network infrastructure including Voice.

The ideal candidate will hold Active SC and have a strong background in delivery Network & Security support, with the following skills and experience:

• Experience with Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco & Solarwinds.
• Knowledge of IT and Voice Networks.
• Holds a recognised IT Networking qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Networking protocols & standards.

Network Security Engineer (SEA – Security Engineering Authority, Firewall, Checkpoint, Juniper, F5)

6 Month Contract

West Midlands (Hybrid)

£(Apply online only)/day (Outside IR35)

SEA – Security Engineering Authority Senior Network Security Designer/ Lead Engineer needed with active SC Security Clearance Firewall Specialist .                            6 Month Contract based in Warwick (Hybrid). Start ASAP in September/October.

Network Security Lead Engineer / Security Engineering Authority SEA (Firewall Specialist – Checkpoint, Juniper, F5, Bluecoat)

The vast majority of work is expected to be remote. There may be occasional travel to customer sites to Data Centres in West/South England. Once or twice a month on average.

Working with a global IT Consultancy on large-scale network solutions projects for a Telecoms end client.

Key skills, experience + tasks will include:

• Technical Ownership of a Telecoms end client's Network Security Infrastructure estate, processes, documentation + lifecycle management .
li>Design of customer networks including input into High-Level and Low-Level design (HLD/LLD).
• Network Security Engineer / Security Engineering Authority SEA (Firewall Specialist – Checkpoint, Juniper, F5, Bluecoat)
< i>Acting as the technical point of contact for all Network Security related projects, changes and modifications, including firewall rules base.
• Point of escalation and link to vendor support for Network Security infrastructure incidents.
• Technical Environment: Strong experience Checkpoint, Juniper, Bluecoat, F5 , Cisco networking, Cisco IPT / QoS / 802.1x, switches, wireless, Inflobox DNS, SSL VPN, DMVPN, IPsec, WAN, routing protocols.
• Technical support, change management (physical/remote), customer inventory management, EOL, hardware, software.
• Ensures designs and implementations comply with enterprise security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• SC Security Clearance is essential for this contract.

Team purpose

We are here to change lives through better sight and hearing by delivering outstanding value, being loved by every customer and creating the place where all colleagues are proud to belong as we grow our business.

The Network Platform team will own and develop (with the Enterprise Architecture team) the strategic network roadmap. Delivering changes, product development and maintenance required to achieve the objectives of the roadmaps. The team will also provide support and technical expertise in the case of a major incident. They work closely with third-party partners to deliver a safe, resilient, robust Network Platform and continuously review the industry and market, testing new concepts and technologies that can add value.

Your purpose

The Network Security Engineer supports the Lead Network Security Engineer in delivering the Network Security Roadmap. This role supports the implementation of Infosec-driven initiatives and acts as the second line of escalation for Network Security Incidents and ad hoc service and portfolio support requests. This role is accountable for establishing and maintaining secure network configurations, including firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs, and periodically reviewing firewall rules and user access to the network. The Network Security Engineer focuses on continuous improvement through automation and tooling, working with Security Operations to monitor and analyse network traffic for malicious activity or potential breaches. Additionally, this role implements network access controls, enforces robust patch management for network devices, and works with network security partners to identify network vulnerabilities, planning and implementing upgrades to ensure the highest standards of network security.

This role is required to participate in an on-call rota for out-of-hours escalations for the Global Network Team.

Your role

• Support Network Security Roadmap: Assist in delivering the Network Security Roadmap.

• Subject Matter Expertise: Provide network subject matter expertise on Infosec-driven initiatives.

• Incident Escalation: Second line of escalation for network security incidents, as well as specific security Service and Portfolio Requests i.e. Meraki configuration and firewall changes.

• On Call Rota: Participate in on-call rota and occasionally work out of regular business hours to facilitate change management and incident resolution.

• Secure Network Configurations: Establish and maintain secure network configurations including Cisco Meraki and Palo Alto firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs.

• Firewall and Access Review: Periodically review firewall rules and user access to the network.

• Continuous Improvement: Focus on continuous improvement through automation and tooling.

• Monitoring and Analysis: Collaborate with Security Operations to monitor and analyse network traffic for malicious activity or potential breaches.

• Access Controls: Implement network access controls to ensure only authorised users and devices can access specific network segments.

• Vulnerability and Patch Management: Identify and manage the remediation of network vulnerabilities and upgrades to ensure the highest standards of network security. This includes vulnerability management of the store Meraki estate. Perform robust patch management for network devices.

• IT Values Commitment: Champion and commit to performing the role within recognised Values & Behaviours.

What you'll bring

• Advanced Expertise in network solutions including MPLS, Internet, Cloud services, Firewalls, Routers, switches, Palo Alto, Meraki, and Cisco services.

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field and/or industry recognised certifications i.e. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

• Proficiency in establishing secure network configurations, including firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs.

• Experience with network access controls, vulnerability and patch management.

• Experience in implementing network-security solutions.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Expertise in monitoring and analysing network performance and incidents.

• Previous experience participating in on-call rotations and managing out-of-hours incidents effectively.

• Strong analytical skills to assess complex technical problems and develop effective solutions.

• Expertise in troubleshooting and resolving network security-related issues.

• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including architecture, infosec and regional implementation teams.

• Dedication to performing the role within recognised values and behaviours.

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our public sector client, who is seeking a Network Security Engineer for an initial twelve-month assignment with the option to extend.

Location: Hybrid working - Kidlington or Southampton

About the role: You will be responsible for day-to-day operation and control of all aspects of the client's sites and local area communications network infrastructure including Voice.

The ideal candidate will hold Active SC and have a strong background in delivery Network & Security support, with the following skills and experience:

• Experience with Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco & Solarwinds.
• Knowledge of IT and Voice Networks.
• Holds a recognised IT Networking qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Networking protocols & standards.