Energy Centre Network & Communication Engineer
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Permanent. Home based involving frequent nationwide travel to key sites when required. Salary: £45,636-£57,937.
At E.ON, we’re leading the transition to a low‑carbon future. Our Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) team designs, builds, operates and maintains district heating and local energy networks across the UK – helping cities, communities and businesses decarbonise their energy use.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain and continuously improve the data communication and digital networking infrastructure across our heat networks.
* Provide 2nd line technical support for digital and operational technology systems.
* Carry out reactive and planned maintenance activities, both remotely and on‑site, following the maintenance management system (CMMS).
* Strengthen and maintain the cyber security posture of our operational technology and digital infrastructure.
* Support improvements to plant performance and system reliability through technical insight and data analysis.
* Provide local hands‑on support for the managed service provider within the boundaries of agreed activities defined by the service contract/service definition.
* Work with E.ON service management team in the management, measurement and review of the against service SLA’s/KPI’s and associated service definition commitments.
* Assist in scheduling maintenance to optimise resources and minimise downtime.
* Configure Layer 2 and 3 network switches, firewalls, and IP networks for adopted assets.
* Develop and maintain digital monitoring systems and cloud‑based configurations (VPN, firewall, network monitoring).
* Oversee large‑scale VPN network performance and connectivity.
* Conduct GSM/LTE surveys, configuration, and failover testing.
* Supervise on‑site contractors and ensure safe, compliant delivery of work.
* Produce technical documentation, internal engineering standards, and reports to support projects and incidents.
* Participate in the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota to support operational continuity.
What We Need From You
* Proven experience in network engineering, digital infrastructure or operational technology (OT) environments.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the UK, with flexibility to participate in an on‑call rota for out‑of‑hours support.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills with a proactive and safety‑conscious approach.
* Electrical experience and working with structured cabling.
* IOSH (Working Safely) or equivalent qualification in health and safety.
* Hands‑on experience configuring routers, switches, and firewalls.
* Knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking, LAN/WAN architecture, cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure), and wireless systems.
* Familiarity with network monitoring tools to analyse network performance and troubleshoot issues.
* Experience with maintenance and fault resolution, both remote and on‑site.
It would be great if you had
* Experience within the energy, utilities or district heating sectors.
* Awareness of cyber security principles for operational and industrial systems.
Here’s What You Need To Know
* Award‑Winning Workplace – We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34‑year‑olds.
* Outstanding Benefits – Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
* Flexible & Family‑Friendly – Our industry‑leading hybrid and family‑friendly policies were double recognised at the Personnel Today Awards 2024.
* Inclusive & Diverse – We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers and winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year – recognising our inclusive, people‑first culture.
* Support at Every Stage of Life – We’re Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.
* Accessible & Supportive – As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and will make any adjustments needed during the process.
* Invested in Your Growth – From inclusive talent networks to top‑tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.
Closing date: 07/11/2025. Salary: £45,636-£57,937.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions please contact the recruiter: melissa.newell@eonenergy.com. Please note CVs emailed directly will not be considered.
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