Job Introduction
NCO Assistant – Manchester (Northwest)
Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At Energetics, part of the Last Mile Group, we take pride in delivering high quality solutions across the multi utility sector. Our Northwest team is growing, and we are excited to welcome a talented NCO Assistant to join us.
As an NCO Assistant at Energetics, you will play an important role in supporting your Team Leader and contributing to the successful delivery of planned works. You will work safely and efficiently to install gas and water services in line with WIRS and GIRS requirements, helping to ensure that every project is completed to the highest standards.
What’s in it for you as a NCO Assistant?
Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.
- 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
- Holiday buy scheme
- EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Up to 7% employer pension contribution
- Volunteering Day
- Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
- Retail, travel and leisure discounts via our MilesMore benefits platform
- Refer a friend incentive
- Stream – Financial wellbeing platform
- Employee assistance programme
- Private medical insurance*
- Company sick pay*
*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*
Your responsibilities as a NCO Assistant:
- Report near misses when on and off site
- Keep work areas tidy and clear of debris
- Follow Team Leaders instructions and guidance
- Work safely and follow risk assessments and method statements
Experience / Knowledge:
- Previous experience assisting Main and service layers on Multi Utility or single utility works.
Qualifications
- NCO Assistant in Gas & Water
- SHEA Gas, Water or Electric
Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as an NCO Assistant? Apply now!
We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.
About us:
Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.
We understand construction and we know utilities. We take responsibility for the ‘last mile’ of infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks.
Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi-utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater.
Working through our operating companies UKPS (in South of England and Wales), Energetics (in Scotland, North Wales and the North of England) and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we offer a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections.
We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.
For further enquiries, contact recruitment@lastmile-group.com or visit our website at www.lastmile-group.com
At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

