About this role
Job description
We are looking for professional, people-focused individuals to help identify and investigate Gas and Electricity theft.
What you’ll do
- Visit customer sites to detect signs of theft or tampering
- Talk to customers and gather key information
- Document findings with reports, photos and readings
- Work with our team to stop energy loss and improve safety.
What we’re looking for
- Excellent communication skills & people skills
- Sharp eye for detail
- Valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle
- Clean DBS and Rights to work in the UK
- Experience in Utilities, inspections, law enforcement or customer service is advantageous, however full training will be provided for the right candidate
What we offer
- Competitive pay
- Full training & Equipment
- Career growth opportunities in the energy sector
Apply today and help keep energy safe, fair and reliable!
Industry
- Utilities
Employment Type
Full-time - Self employed Basis
Positions available
Aberdeen
Glasgow
Carlisle
Edinburgh
Middlesborough
London
Manchester
Kent
Liverpool
Lancaster
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Self-employed
Pay: From £150.00 per day
Work Location: In person
About investigation roles for ex-police
Investigator roles across corporate, insurance, financial and public-sector settings. Interviewing (PEACE), evidence handling, disclosure and case-file discipline are exactly what these employers struggle to hire.
See all investigation jobs in Manchester →Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100
- Investigative casework
- Multi-agency & police liaison
- Court & legal proceedings
What investigation roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Claims / junior investigator | £28,000–£38,000 |
| Corporate / counter-fraud investigator | £35,000–£48,000 |
| Senior investigator | £48,000–£65,000 |
| Investigations manager | £60,000–£85,000 |