We are playing a critical role in transforming and decarbonising the UK. Choosing to work for SMS means choosing to make a difference. We are changing how businesses and consumers use energy for the better, helping achieve a greener, sustainable, and more affordable energy system for everyone. Through our range of innovative energy solutions, we are delivering the future of smart energy – working closely with private and public sector partners to achieve a sustainable economy by 2050.
What's in it for you?
1. 25 personal holiday days per year (with additional 8 public holidays) increasing to 30 personal days after 5 years of service (includes options to buy and sell)
2. Hybrid working options.
3. Enhanced Maternity leave. Paternity and Adoption leave.
4. 24/7 free and confidential employee assistance service.
5. Medicash health plan offers a wide variety of benefits from cashback on everyday healthcare treatments like optical, dental and physio treatments. Discounted gym memberships and free 24/7 online GP.
6. Life Insurance (4 x annual salary)
7. Pension matching scheme (up to 5% of salary)
8. Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering internal and external accredited courses, secondments and study support.
You will work predominantly independently as this is a field-based role, reporting into the Operations Manager. Within the business, we have a team of 30 similar roles who the successful applicant will work alongside. The role will require an amount of travel every day to customer sites; this work will be programmed weekly. The role is also supported by a Field Coach to assist with onboarding and daily escalation. Head Office support is in Cardiff and support is available over the phone.
Company Van provided and fuel card. Uniform provided. All equipment to complete your work will be supplied, including tools and PPE. Our current salary as of the 1st April 2025 is up to £45,188.00 depending on experience. You will work 40 hours per week, 8 hours a day, with a flexible working pattern. With plenty of opportunity for OT on evenings or weekends.
We are currently recruiting in the following areas -
MPAN 20: BN, RH, TN Postcodes
MPAN 21: CF, SA, HR Postcodes
MPAN 22: TR, EX, TQ, PL Postcodes
As an I&C Field Metering Engineer, you are responsible for:
1. Installation and maintenance of Half hourly, AMR, Whole current, Low and high voltage meters.
2. Restoration of communications.
3. Retrieval of data from metering.
4. Dealing with customers first hand on our I&C sites.
5. Delivering our products.
6. Putting Health and Safety first in all aspects of the role.
7. Ensuring customer experience is always at the highest standard.
This role is pivotal in delivering Half hourly and AMR metering to the industry. It enables SMS to comply with risk management regulations and have the capacity to deliver expert data management information.
Key responsibilities:
1. Installation and maintenance of Low Voltage & High Voltage Code of Practice meters.
2. AMR/Half Hourly business.
3. Other related duties as required by the Metering department.
4. Carry out communication testing for metering and loggers.
5. Interaction and liaison with the delivery support team.
6. Maintain safety standards and follow working procedures.
7. Control and manage stock.
8. Completion of all compliance and Health and Safety paperwork.
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
1. Good communication skills both written and verbal at all levels.
2. Competent IT skills across digital platforms.
3. Experience within the metering industry with a good understanding of different metering solutions.
4. NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installations or equivalent.
5. 18th Edition Wiring Regs.
6. C&G equivalent.
7. EUSR registered up to Three Phase Whole Current.
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