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Technician - Smart Metering

Job Reference ER332/2020

This job has been closed.

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£36,258 *
Working Hours:
37
Location:
Bristol
Closing Date:
18/10/2020
Role Types:
Operational Roles
Region / Division:
Logistics
Department:
Smart Metering

About Us

When you join WPD you become a part of our 6,500 plus strong team of professional, clerical and administrative staff looking after our extensive electricity distribution network, serving 7.8 million customers in the Midlands, South Wales and South West. We cover areas as diverse as:

  • Highly populated urban centres such as Birmingham, Bristol , Nottingham and Cardiff
  • Beautiful remote locations including the Brecon Beacons, Dartmoor and the Peak District.

You will become integral to a company offering many benefits, which is committed to investing in the latest technologies and working methods to improve service to customers.

We know that our people are at the heart of this success and work hard to create a purposeful working environment which everyone can be a part of.

Western Power Distribution is an equal opportunities employer, and a Disability level 1 Employer and a corporate signatory of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) programme. Our desire is to bring in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build further on our inclusive culture. We value and celebrate individual difference and we believe that an inclusive culture will help the business grow as a positive, strong and innovative company

Job Introduction

An opportunity has arisen for a Technician within Smart Metering based at Bristol.  The Smart Metering business is a growing enterprise fitting Smart Meters and providing a national service to both electricity suppliers and business customers.  The successful candidate will carry out metering tasks of a highly complex nature to time, cost and quality targets to meet business and customer service requirements.

* You may initially be appointed on a salary of £33,411 until all relevant training is completed.

For operational reasons, you must reside within approx 20 miles of Bristol.

Main Responsibilities

You will be trained in single, three phase and CT metering installations. In addition, if would be beneficial to be trained in HV verification. You will carry out the short term work planning of the section as well as issue work instructions to colleagues providing guidance as appropriate to ensure that quality control remains a priority. The successful candidate will also approve the purchase of goods and services to predetermined levels, assist with the authorisation of field staff and resolve customer problems to their satisfaction.

The Ideal Candidate

Ideally you should have previous supervisory experience and hold a relevant BTEC certificate. Relevant commercial experience is essential. You must be able to demonstrate excellent customer service, have sound IT skills as well as a clean driving licence as you will need to be geographically mobile and travel throughout the South West area.

If you experience difficulties during the application process please email recruitment@westernpower.co.uk and we will be pleased to guide you through the process.

Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, so please do check your email account and spam folder regularly after the closing date. This vacancy will close at noon on 28 September 2020.