From her first job in utilities to leading Cadent’s North West operations, she’s always believed in the power of people. Paula's journey which has been shaped by resilience, curiosity, and a drive to make a difference, has taken her from being the only woman in the room to proudly championing others. Discover how she’s helping build a more inclusive future in engineering, one connection at a time.
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Lucy didn’t plan on a career in engineering, but her passion for people, problem-solving, and progress led her to thrive in it. From the shop floor to leading one of the UK’s largest operational fleets, Lucy’s journey is all about embracing change, lifting others, and proving that you don’t need a technical background to make a powerful impact.
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Charlotte’s journey at Cadent began with uncertainty, but her drive to learn, connect, and make a difference has shaped a 15-year career full of purpose. From hands-on roles in the field to supporting vulnerable customers beyond the meter, she’s proof that passion and people skills can lead to powerful impact in engineering.
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Discover how Phil Hendrick and Stuart Millett turned their apprenticeships into leadership roles in Customer Operations, building #SkillsForLife and continuing their family legacies.
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They say that it runs in the blood. For Katie Thorley, following in her father's footsteps as a Pressure, Control & Storage Technician within Cadent’s Energy Operations team seemed like destiny. From growing up watching her dad at work to now being a key player in the same field, Katie’s journey is a testament to the power of the apprenticeships at Cadent.
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By day, Lloyd Downing is a Reinstatement & Collaboration Specialist. But beyond his day job, he proudly serves as a rifleman in the British Army Reserves. Balancing two demanding roles, Lloyd brings dedication, resilience, and a sense of duty to everything he does - on site, in uniform, and in the community.
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Breaking stereotypes and empowering women in operational roles, Sophie has joined us as a Customer Operations Future Engineer.
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Steph has gone from looking after children to helping look after a gas network. Fast forward five years and she is now one of our lead Energy Operations engineers.
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Meet Eimante. Injury sidelined her football career, but kicked off her new journey as a Cadent engineer.
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Former soldier Connor Lloyd has joined the North West's gas emergency service as an Emergency Response Apprentice.
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Dad of one and rapper Nathan Walters has joined as an Emergency Response Apprentice.
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Wasim Ahmed, at 35 years old with a degree in Business, began his Apprenticeship journey with us as an Emergency Response Apprentice - proving that it's never too late to pursue your passion.
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Meet Freya and Jess – who became friends while studying at college in Lancashire and are now building exciting careers as engineers at Cadent.
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After 14 years working in retail and while on maternity leave, Veronica took a leap of faith and started a journey that took her to Cadent.
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As a former makeup artist turned engineering manager, I have the privilege of overseeing operations that ensure the safety and comfort of over 11 million people daily.
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David's inspiring journey shows that it's never too late to pursue new opportunities and that apprenticeships provide skills for life, whether you're nearly 50 or just starting out!
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Michael Blackley, Richard Davies, and Lee Macgibbon, Customer Operations Area Managers in the East of England who started their careers as apprentices 20 years ago, reflected on their apprenticeship journey and careers in the gas industry during National Apprenticeship Week.
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After joining Cadent and the Future Professional Programme to explore various finance functions, Hollie Freer-Jones has gained hands-on experience, is pursuing her ACCA qualification and a Level 7 apprenticeship, and feels confident about her future career as a finance manager.
