Metering Network Technician

We have an exciting opportunity to join Thames Water as a Metering Network Technician.

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.

• Base location: North and South London - Deptford (SE137RE) & Coppermills (E177HE). Travel to additional sites across London will be required depending on business needs.
• Working pattern or hours: 38 hours per week (Mon-Fri).
• Full UK Driving License Required.

What you’ll be doing as a Metering Network Technician:

• Carrying out planned reactive maintenance on district /zonal meters and critical pressure points
• Use current planning systems to review all activity and retrieve the activity to carry out suitable maintenance
• Use technical systems to ensure the correct diagnosis of underground failures
• 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
• Maintaining key material/equipment stocks and liaising with the Network Metering Team Manager to ensure contingency stock is available to mitigate impacts to customer service

What should you bring to the role?

• Time served apprentice with significant experience in electrical systems working in a “true multi-skilled” capacity is highly desirable.
• Previous experience in an electrical apprenticeship, ONC/HNC in engineering, NVQ, BTEC or C&G level 3 in electrical/electronic engineering is desirable.
• Electrical instrumentation experience is desirable 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 hardworking with a proactive approach to your daily tasks
• You will be confident communicating with internal colleagues as well as the general public
• 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 from £29,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Company Van and PPE Provided.
• Pension: Maximum of 12% = 2x employee contribution.
• Performance Related Pay Plan (PRPP): Max (of salary) = 6%. On Target (of salary) = 3%.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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.