Trainee Smart Meter Engineer (Electric Qualified)

Utilita Energy Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is looking for a Trainee Smart Meter Engineer to join their Field Services team. The position offers a starting salary of £35,094, increasing to £38,993 upon successful completion of training. The role includes installation and testing of smart and gas meters, with comprehensive training provided to gain necessary qualifications. The company promotes diversity, offers career progression, and provides benefits such as a structured bonus scheme and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Structured bonus scheme

Career progression

25 days annual leave

Health care scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid volunteering day

Pension contributions

Qualifications

• 6 months remaining on EUSR accreditations for relevant meters is required.
• At least 12 months of experience working as an Electric Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Install domestic gas and electric meters.
• Test meters and equipment post-installation.
• Transport used and new meters to designated warehouses.

Skills

EUSR accreditation for single phase meters

Electric engineering experience

Ability to install and test meters

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Trainee Smart Meter Engineer (Electric qualified)Job Title: Trainee Smart Meter Engineer Location: National Salary: £35,094 Hours: 40 hours per week Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Established in 2003, Utilita is the UK's first – and still only - energy company created to help customers use less energy, by giving them better control via digital technology. We are a pioneer in smart technology, that empowers households to use and waste less energy, which is good for our customers pockets and the planet.If so, We have a great opportunity for you to join our award-winning Field Services team.Your starting salary will be £35,094 which will increase to £38,993 once your training and assessments are complete.You will benefit from our fully funded training and upskilling course in one of our accredited training facilities, where you will be able to obtain your Level 2 Diploma in Smart Metering and gas safe registration.Following a 17-week training programme, your day to day will be as follows:* install domestic gas and electric meters in line with industry/company rules and regulations.* test meters and equipment once installed to ensure they meet industry standards.* pick up and drop off used and new meters to designated warehouses.You will need to hold an EUSR accreditations for single phase, single off multi & multi rate meters with at least 6 months remaining on these qualifications.At least 12 months experience working as a Electric engineer.As you will you receive a company vehicle, you will need a full UK driving licence.Our employees, just like our customers come from all walks of life, and we’re fuelled in championing diversity, inspiring an inclusive culture, and enabling an environment where you can be your authentic self.**The Important Things! (FYI Benefits available from your first day!)*** Bonus Scheme – we offer a structured bonus scheme which is made up of personal and business elements.* Career progression – we want our staff to build up and grow their careers with us. To help you achieve this, we offer training or a clear progression pathway to help you achieve your goals, which is why we have been ranked in the UK’s top 40 ‘Best Workplace for Development’ 2024 awards.* Win tickets! – we run exciting competitions to win tickets to shows across the country at our sponsored arenas, which include Cardiff, Sheffield, Newcastle and Birmingham! As well as access to tickets at various sporting arenas in the UK, including cricket at the Utilita Bowl!* Time off – we all need time off to recharge the batteries. We give our staff access to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.* Health care scheme – this includes dental, eye care, treatments such as MRI scans and diagnostics health consultations, making it quicker and easier to get a diagnosis!* Employee Assistance Programme – giving you access to a dedicated GP line making a GP appointment quicker, counselling support, legal and financial advice 24/7 365 days a year.* Exclusive packages – we have access to a range of discounted offers for home Sky TV and broadband packages.* Giving back - we offer all our staff a paid volunteering day every year to give back to the community. Plus, the chance to be involved in various fund-raising opportunities.* Death in service – we pay three times your annual salary to your designated next of kin, giving them peace of mind should you sadly pass away during service.* Pension – we contribute 4% of your salary when you contribute 5%.We are the energy company of choice for over 800,000 homes across the UK, who enjoy more visibility and control of their energy usage thanks to Utilita’s award-winning app and smart meters. Our customers use around 11% less energy than the average bill paying household. Since installing Britain’s first smart meter in 2008, we’ve used the latest technology to give our customers more visibility and control of their energy usage than ever before.Utilita is celebrated for its unique approach to doing energy better – including winning the Utility Week Cost of Living Award 2023. We are also a certified Great Places to work company!Utilita is committed to its operations to be net zero by 2030. As the first energy supplier with a live carbon dashboard, we believe "what you can see, you can save". Our dedication to educating customers on the cleanest and greenest ways to use energy is unmatched, making sustainability not just a goal, but a core value.Our core values are powerful, yet simple: Fairness, Smart and Sustainability!The Luxion Group comprises of the following companies – Luxion Group Ltd, Utilita Energy Ltd, Luxion Sales Ltd, Utilita Field Services Ltd, Procode Technology Ltd and Canary Care Global Ltd.#LI-TW1As the first energy company to install a smart meter, we’ve helped millions to save £££s on their energy. With personalised energy saving advice, top-notch customer service and our award-winning app, My Utilita, it’s no reason we’re the UK’s #1 PAYG energy supplier.But smart tech isn’t what got us to where we are – that’s down to great people. Our core values drive our innovation to keep us ahead of the curve and pass down the benefits to our customers. We’re always looking for people who share our vision of Smart, Fair and Sustainability.