Metering Network Technician

We have an opportunity for you to join Thames Water as a Network Metering Technician on a full-time permanent basis.

The Network Metering Technician will ensure the effective maintenance and repair of district / zonal meters and critical pressure points with the aim of increasing the reliability and availability of the reporting systems.

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 as well as critical pressure points using a combination of well-honed fault diagnostic procedures and specialist test equipment.

• Location - This is a full-time field-based position.
• You will cover the wider patch in the South East Thames Valley & Home Counties area.
• Working hours – 38 hours per week Monday Monday-Friday, working between 07:30 – 15:36

What you will be doing as a Network Metering Technician

• Use current planning systems to review all activity and retrieve the activity to carry out suitable maintenance.
• Use technical systems to review history and be able to carry out a suitable maintenance strategy.
• 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 the control function to determine the cause of complex/difficult flow and pressure issues.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on zonal and district /zonal meters, critical pressure points, Bulk Meters and CNUS logging, for example.
• Always maintaining key material/equipment stocks on your Van.

What should you bring to the role?

• A time served apprentice with significant experience of 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 having 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 hard working with a proactive approach to your daily tasks.
• You will be confident communicating with internal colleagues as well as the public.
• A full and clean UK driving licence is essential. 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?

• Offering a salary up to £40,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus you will get a van and a fuel card.
• PPE.
• All Training provided.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• 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.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.

Find out more about our benefits and perks.
 
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
 
Learn more about our purpose and values.
 
Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
 
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.
 
So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.
 
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
 
Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.
 
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 and meet colleagues.
 
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.