Join Us - Powering the Future of Energy with Our Client
Where will you be working?
Our client is at the forefront of delivering essential energy services that power homes and businesses across the UK. Their end-to-end solutions span electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, metering, and home decarbonisation.
This role is within the Metering division, the UK's leading provider of metering services in the energy retail sector. They deliver efficient and flexible solutions for gas, electricity, and water meters. Want to be part of it?
What will you be doing?
As a Smart Meter Engineer, you'll join our client's Metering team, supporting major energy suppliers like EON, OVO, and EDF. Your key duties will include:
1. Installing smart meters (dual fuel)
2. Investigating non-communicating meters
3. Handling emergency and maintenance appointments
You'll work independently in the field, meeting new people daily and delivering outstanding customer service. You'll explain meter functions and safety clearly and respond quickly to restore gas or electricity during outages.
Your ongoing development matters - our client offers regular training to ensure your skills remain sharp and up to date.
Fun fact: 87% of the current field management team have been promoted internally. If you're looking for career progression, this is the place to grow.
What you'll bring:
* A valid UK driving licence (held for at least 1 year, with no more than 6 points)
* Qualifications such as CCN1 / CMA1 / CMA3, or NVQ Level 2 in Smart Metering (Dual Fuel)
* Experience installing gas and electric smart meters
* Previous MOCOPA experience
Additional (not essential) skills that are a bonus:
* REGT1, 3-phase, or CT metering
What's in it for you?
GI Group, on behalf of our client, offers a competitive and supportive benefits package, including:
* £37,823 per year basic salary with on-target earnings of £50,000+
* Matched or contributory pension scheme
* 24/7 online GP service
* Employee assistance programme
* "My Rewards" portal with thousands of retail discounts
* Life assurance
* Cycle to work, salary finance & charitable schemes
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave
* Recognition and reward programmes
Additional benefits for this role include:
* £2,000 annual safety & attendance bonus (paid biannually)
* On-target earnings of £50,000+
* 30-33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
* Sick pay scheme
* Uncapped productivity-related bonus
* £1,000 salary uplift for 3-phase/CT/Medium Pressure qualifications
* Paid overtime (time and a half / Sundays at double time)
* Company van and fuel card
* Private healthcare and health cash plan
* Refer-a-friend bonus
* Standby/overtime/call-out pay for additional earning potential
About Our Client
Our client is committed to being an employer of choice, supporting a diverse, inclusive workforce, and actively recruiting veterans. They are one of the Top 100 UK companies for veteran employment and offer ENABLE inclusion networks to foster a sense of belonging.
Their values are:
* Responsible - for their people, clients, communities, and the planet
* Open - always seeking better ways to exceed expectations
* Together - believing in the power of teamwork
* Ambitious - leading the way in essential infrastructure services
Whether you're starting out or looking to grow your career, you'll benefit from industry-recognised training and development opportunities.
Ready to apply?
Please apply as soon as possible - some roles may close early. Successful candidates may be subject to background checks, and some positions require drug and alcohol testing during onboarding.
Let GI Group help you take the next step with a forward-thinking, career-building opportunity.
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