Metering Technician

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Metering Technician in the LE67 postcode area. We’re Severn Trent and we think water is wonderful. We’re pretty keen on people, too. We serve 4.8 million households and businesses across the heart of the UK, with a team of around 7,000. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Metering Technician role in our Field team, focused on activities such as gathering meter readings and water efficiency checks. You’ll be out and about in our communities and will need to speak confidently to customers and guide them if any technical issues arise.

You’ll need to be a good team player and share the ethos of working in the best team environment. A full UK Driving License is required. This is an outdoor role, working in all weathers, with set shifts and no weekends.

Working pattern
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00am – 16:00pm;
Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am – 15:45pm.

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, has the right attitude to work on site most of the time, and who wants to be part of something bigger because they care.

• Strong interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to plan, prioritise and resolve work effectively
• Ability to work in a demanding target-driven environment as part of a remote-based team
• Confidence to review and discuss work carried out by contract partners and challenge quality where required
• Ability to manage jobs through to completion, share learnings with the team and handle customer escalations and complaints where required
• Proactive attitude and willingness to work on site in all weathers

The right skills and experience are important, but the right character, positivity and caring attitude are also valued.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and celebrate individuality, with a focus on learning and serving our communities.

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you with a range of benefits and award-winning training to help you reach your potential, plus the chance to contribute to environmental and community goals.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – employer contribution matched up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%
• Sharesave – option to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

We can’t wait to hear from you. If you want to find out more, search #Life At Severn Trent  on social media. We’ll inform you of the outcome after the closing date via phone and email.