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Smart Metering Support Engineer

Morrison Data Services
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 1AA, England

Salary

£28,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Smart Meter Support Engineer role involves visiting various properties to perform non-technical work on Smart Meters in both domestic and commercial settings.
  • Candidates are not required to have previous technical qualifications, but they must possess a full UK driving license and pass a color sight deficiency test.
  • The position requires flexibility in working hours, with a commitment of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and a salary of £30,000 per year.
  • Ideal applicants should have good geographical knowledge, experience with hand tools, and a dedication to providing excellent customer service.
  • Morrison Data Services offers a range of benefits including 20 days of holiday, tools, a company vehicle, and various employee discounts.
About The Role
As a Smart Meter Support Engineer you will support the business by visiting various properties throughout the day and undertake work on Smart Meters on a non-technical basis in both domestic and commercial buildings. The Smart Support Engineer with use a hand help device to carry out works, once completed all details of the visits must be records on the tablet which will allow records of new and existing customers to be updated. There is no live electric work, so no previous technical qualifications are required.
An example of some of the activities you will be required to complete:re-communication processes on Gas and Electric Smart Meters - changing sims cards, modems and small gain aerials, re-joining smart devices to the network whilst in contact with energy companies, exchanging batteries on gas token meters, installation of high gain aerials on externals of the property using ladders, completion of site surveys and other supporting work that require a field based engineer to visit properties.
You need to be located within IP/NR postcodes.
You will be contracted to work 40 hours over Monday-Friday, consistingof shifts between 08:00-20:00.

Due to the nature of the work we carry out successful applicants must pass a Colour sight deficiency test and hold a full UK driving license (no more than 6 points).

Key responsibilities
  • Flexibility to adapt working hours to meet with customer/client requirements.
  • Provide excellent Customer Service to meet the standards expected of M Group.
  • Adhere to strict health & safety guidelines.
  • Calling customers to advise time of arrival.
  • Provide accurate information and data via tablet.
  • Promote MDS image at all times.
  • Be able to recognise health & safety risks and report accordingly.
  • Carry out ad-hoc work as and when requested such as carrying out surveys or verifying customer details
  • Achieve and exceed work performance targets and adhere to ISO 9002 procedures
  • Other duties may be undertaken as and when required, in particular when new business is gained
What youll bring to the role
Essential
  • Good geographical knowledge of local and surrounds areas.
  • Ability to learn quickly and grasp new tasks/opportunities.
  • Ability to use hand & 18v power tools.
  • Experience of using hand held tools.
  • Ability to lift, carry and climb ladders, ensuring conformance to health and safety requirements
  • Self-motivated and organised as this is a lone working role.
  • Dedicated to the provision of excellent customer services
Desirable
  • Experience within a meter reading role and ideally smart meters.
  • Some electrical knowledge and have proven background through recognised apprenticeship or hold similar qualification
What we can offer you
  • 20 days holiday + 8 day bank holidays
  • Tools, Uniform andCompanyVehicle provided
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Online GP Service,24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Recommend a Friend and Earn scheme
  • Reward & Recognition Scheme
  • Access to My Rewards which provides amazing reductions on 1000s of purchases including Mobile Phone, Utility bill & top retail brand discounts. Heres a few so you can see the type of savings you can make:
  • Up to 7% discounts on major supermarkets
  • Up to 52% on Cinema tickets
  • Up to 33% on holidays and travel
  • Up to 10% on restaurants and takeaways
  • Up to 25% off gym membership


About The Company

Morrison Data Services is proud to be the UKs leading metering services business - and were still growing, with some exciting times ahead! As an award-winning business, we pride ourselves on our diligence, customer service and expertise. Were constantly evolving our services, introducing innovative solutions, and using our core capabilities to be at the forefront of the changing needs of the market and our clients.
Morrison Data Services is part of M Group Services, a trusted employer of over 11,000 skilled specialists, delivering a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport, and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland.
M Group Services operates in an exciting industry that regularly presents opportunities for growth. In our commitment to the environment and society through our Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) work, we are recognised as Industry Top Rated, and as a forces-friendly employer, we hold the Armed Forces Gold Covenant.
We work hard to build and maintain an inclusive environment where our people feel included and valued.

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