Metering Network Technician
| Posting date: | 26 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2024 |
| Location: | East London, London, E17 7HE |
| Company: | Thames Water |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 54420934 |
Summary
Thames Water is looking for a Network Metering Technician to join us permanently.
The Network Metering Technician will ensure the effective maintenance and repair of district / zonal meters and critical pressure points to increase the reliability and availability of the reporting systems.
The base location of the role will determine the geographical area of responsibility.
Providing a high level of technical input, a typical day will involve you travelling around your designated region, fixing and repairing zonal and district meters and critical pressure points using a combination of well-honed fault diagnostic procedures and specialist test equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual.
What’s in it for you?
- Offering a salary up to £30,000 per annum depending on skills and experience plus you will get a van and a fuel card.
- Location – Coppermills - East London - E17 7HE however you will cover a wider patch.
- Working hours – 38 hours per week Monday – Friday working between 07:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- GymPass, a free fitness plan and access to several well-being apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide.
- Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3,000 save money, get fit and help protect the environment.
- WeCare, a variety of health and wellbeing services for you and your family including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, get fit programmes and access to a nutritionist.
- Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
- Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
- Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
- Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
What you will be doing as a Network Metering Technician?
- Carrying out planned reactive maintenance on district /zonal meters and critical pressure points.
- Use current planning systems to review all activity and retrieve the activity to carry out suitable maintenance.
- Use technical systems to ensure correct diagnosis of underground failures.
- Making technical decisions on work being carried out, keeping in mind the impact on the network as well as how customers internal and external are affected.
- Working with field teams and control functions to determine the cause of complex/difficult flow and pressure issues.
- Maintaining key material/equipment stocks and liaising with the Network Metering Team Manager to ensure contingency stock is available to mitigate impacts to customer service.
What you should bring to the role?
- Time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity.
- Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, BTEC or C&G level 3 in electrical/electronic engineering is crucial.
- We are looking for someone who has completed a craft apprenticeship, has electrical instrumentation experience and ideally should be at least City and Guilds or equivalent qualified in this area.
- Previous experience in a similar role will be highly advantageous.
- Previous experience within the electrical trade would be highly advantageous, in particular with any instrument programming knowledge.
- You will be driven, self-motivated and with excellent organisational skills and must have a strong awareness of compliance and health and safety.
- Working with SCADA systems and programming of equipment is required as is the ability to learn bespoke packages.
- You will have demonstrable experience of being reliable, trustworthy and hardworking with a proactive approach to your daily tasks.
- You will be confident communicating with internal colleagues as well as the general public
- Due to the nature of the role, ideally with knowledge of the Road Traffic Management Act (NRSWA), full training regarding this can be provided.
- Due to the nature of the role a Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The Network Metering Technician will ensure the effective maintenance and repair of district / zonal meters and critical pressure points to increase the reliability and availability of the reporting systems.
The base location of the role will determine the geographical area of responsibility.
Providing a high level of technical input, a typical day will involve you travelling around your designated region, fixing and repairing zonal and district meters and critical pressure points using a combination of well-honed fault diagnostic procedures and specialist test equipment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated individual.
What’s in it for you?
- Offering a salary up to £30,000 per annum depending on skills and experience plus you will get a van and a fuel card.
- Location – Coppermills - East London - E17 7HE however you will cover a wider patch.
- Working hours – 38 hours per week Monday – Friday working between 07:00 am – 5:00 pm
- 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- GymPass, a free fitness plan and access to several well-being apps for you and up to three family members as well as discounted plans nationwide.
- Cycle to work scheme, always on and up to £3,000 save money, get fit and help protect the environment.
- WeCare, a variety of health and wellbeing services for you and your family including up to 10 specialist counselling sessions, 24/7 access to a virtual GP, get fit programmes and access to a nutritionist.
- Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.
- Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
- Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
- Ongoing performance development reviews to help you be your best and identify growth opportunities.
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
What you will be doing as a Network Metering Technician?
- Carrying out planned reactive maintenance on district /zonal meters and critical pressure points.
- Use current planning systems to review all activity and retrieve the activity to carry out suitable maintenance.
- Use technical systems to ensure correct diagnosis of underground failures.
- Making technical decisions on work being carried out, keeping in mind the impact on the network as well as how customers internal and external are affected.
- Working with field teams and control functions to determine the cause of complex/difficult flow and pressure issues.
- Maintaining key material/equipment stocks and liaising with the Network Metering Team Manager to ensure contingency stock is available to mitigate impacts to customer service.
What you should bring to the role?
- Time-served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity.
- Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, BTEC or C&G level 3 in electrical/electronic engineering is crucial.
- We are looking for someone who has completed a craft apprenticeship, has electrical instrumentation experience and ideally should be at least City and Guilds or equivalent qualified in this area.
- Previous experience in a similar role will be highly advantageous.
- Previous experience within the electrical trade would be highly advantageous, in particular with any instrument programming knowledge.
- You will be driven, self-motivated and with excellent organisational skills and must have a strong awareness of compliance and health and safety.
- Working with SCADA systems and programming of equipment is required as is the ability to learn bespoke packages.
- You will have demonstrable experience of being reliable, trustworthy and hardworking with a proactive approach to your daily tasks.
- You will be confident communicating with internal colleagues as well as the general public
- Due to the nature of the role, ideally with knowledge of the Road Traffic Management Act (NRSWA), full training regarding this can be provided.
- Due to the nature of the role a Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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