What you will be doing
as a Metering Network Technician
1. Carry out both proactive and reactive maintenance on our electrical network equipment, including meters, critical pressure points, Bulk Meters and logging.
2. Review the technical history of assets to plan and carry out a suitable maintenance strategy.
3. Be always aware of the impact of your technical decisions on work being carried out on the network, as well as how customers, internal and external, are affected.
4. Working with field teams and the control function to determine the cause of water supply issues.
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:
5. Relevant qualifications such as ONC/HNC, NVQ, BTEC, or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
6. Hands-on experience with electrical instrumentation.
7. Familiarity with SCADA systems and the ability to learn bespoke software.
8. Strong communication skills, comfortable interacting with both colleagues and the public.
9. A proactive, self-motivated attitude with strong organisational skills.
10. A full and clean UK driving licence is essential.
Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:
11. High standards of reliability, safety awareness, and attention to compliance.
12. Due to the nature of the role, ideally with knowledge of the Road Traffic Management Act (NRSWA), although full training regarding this can be provided.
What’s in it for you?
13. Offering a salary up to £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
14. Company van and fuel card provided.
15. Full PPE and training supplied.
16. 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
17. Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
18. Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
19. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
20. Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
21. Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.