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We have an opportunity available for someone who is Dual Fuel trained & experienced (including 3 phase metering) and is looking to progress their career within the Meter Installation industry and take on more responsibility in managing & supervising meter operatives. Working within our 'Midlands' meter installation area (specifically within and around the East Midlands area), you will complete technical auditing of the operatives, and also carry out meter installation duties & associated tasks as and when required, including responsibility for any customer facing issues. The role is home based, but as you will be responsible for operatives within a defined geographical area, travel to, around & within the area will be required. This is a permanent, full-time role working 42.5 hours per week + weekend on call as and when required, with a salary of £39,500 per annum. Key Accountabilities Provide site visit assistance and coaching to meter fixing operatives. Provide on-demand technical advice to meter fixing operatives both in and out of designated geographical area. Provide out of hours technical support to an agreed frequency, covering weekdays and weekends including emergency and business as usual. Identifying trends with operatives so training can be arranged to correct the shortcomings of the operatives concerned. Assist the Lowri Beck Field Operations Management Team by ensuring that direct and sub-contracted meter fixing operatives achieve and improve operational targets by maximising performance and customer service, plus any additional support that may be required by the management team. Carry out quality and compliance checks on meter fitting operatives, external auditors & external agencies (e.g. training providers) to an agreed frequency and standard, compliant with Lowri Beck's MOCOPA & Gas Safe Register objectives. Conduct technical Toolbox Talks in association with Field Operations Management Team at an agreed frequency or as directed. Keeping operatives up to date with changes and enforcing company procedures and standards to reduce non-compliances. Observation of new operatives coming out of training to assess training standards, reporting any concerns to assigned field manager & training team. What we are looking for 18 months previous experience within the dual fuel meter installation industry, including previous experience of fitting single and 3 phase electric meters. Gas & electric qualification/accreditation in Metering. Full UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 points. Detailed knowledge of industry metering standards, including Gas Safe/IGEM codes of practice, IET wiring regulations & SMICoP. Computer literate with the ability to operate Microsoft Office. Excellent communication, organisational & administration skills. Ideally live within the Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire areas. Lowri Beck, established in 1996 and now part of the Calisen group of companies, is an accredited Ofgem Approved Meter Installer (OAMI), gas Meter Assets Manager (MAM) & electricity Meter Operator (MOP), with the ability to offer nationwide meter provision, installation and maintenance service. Lowri Beck is also a meter reading agent, data collector & data aggregator, offering a full end to end dual fuel utility support service, supported by a contact centre. Lowri Beck's vision is to "empower our people to deliver service excellence", with their key strengths being flexibility & partnering. Lowri Beck is committed to working closely with clients to deliver tailored cost-effective solutions, which do not compromise quality, safety, or service delivery. Successful applicants and any offers of employment will be subject to successfully meeting our standard pre-employment vetting procedures, including; Eligibility to work in the UK check, basic Criminal Record Check (CRC), previous 5 year employment history check, identity check & home address check. Please note this role is being handled by our internal recruitment team and no agency support is required at this time...... click apply for full job details

Key Accountabilities: Fully support the Network Mains Upgrade program across South London, you will be required to take ownership of Network Upgrade projects, supporting team members within the group and provide cover for projects during the leave. You will be Contracted to support across the whole Thames water operational Large Assets area when business needs require. Although predominately working across South London you may be required to assist our larger Team to obtain KPI targets. Support network activities during asset failures whilst ensuring water quality compliance during work. Minimise and prevent supply interruption, liaising with customers and working to resolve problems where necessary to ensure service is delivered efficiently. Develop and enhance working relationships with other teams across the clean water business. Support the large asset group within the Thames Valley during Network Events where required and support to meet targets. Act as local network expert for isolation and rezoning providing information for risk assessments & sharing information regarding network risks and other Health & Safety issues. Responsible for investigating the clean water network to resolve poor asset performance, including high or low pressure, leakage, metering queries and loss of supply. To be successful you will have the following skills and experience: Our customers are at the heart of everything that we do so previous customer experience within a constantly changing environment is essential. We are looking for someone that has experience working within an operational/network role with a strong working knowledge of water industry procedures; this will include safety, health and wellbeing. Our ideal candidate will have a vast knowledge of the water mains network, as well as Water Network Standards to understand and demonstrate best practices and have relevant water network qualifications in operating water networks. This position would suit someone with experience in project coordination and departmental liaison who has experience working on large scale water network projects This role will require you to work autonomously as well as within a team. The role requires driving to multiple sites; therefore you must be a confident driver A full UK driving licence. What's in it for you: This is a varied role where you will be working with and meeting different people and organisations on a daily basis. This role will allow you to acquire a broad understanding of Thames Water operations in the field to ensure work activities progress to project completion. Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service and a wider benefits scheme. This includes an annual pay review, season ticket loans, voucher scheme giving you money off in major retail outlets, loyalty awards for continuous service plus much more, including our referral scheme, where you can receive £750 for helping someone get a permanent position within the company. We're also proud to be here for our local community, offering everyone two days paid volunteer leave a year, as well as proudly supporting a lot of local events and charities. About us: Thames Water is the UK's largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to millions of customers by supplying 2.7 billion litres of world-class water to around 10 million homes. As our world changes, the need to take care of our most precious resource is greater than ever, both locally and globally. That's why, at Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to daily life, and that means our business is always open. We're passionate about providing world-class tap water, now and for the future. We're also turning waste into power, self-generating 20% of the energy we use and, in turn, doing our bit for the planet. We're reducing plastic waste by celebrating our tap water and rolling out an ambitious water fountain project. We're using our voice to lobby for change and partnering with WaterAid to provide clean water to the world's poorest communities. Together, we're building a better future for our customers, our region and our planet. Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work. If you join our team, you'll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and unparalleled benefits. We're also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion and Disability Confident Leader, welcoming individuals from all walks of life and leading the way with award-winning mental health and well-being strategy...... click apply for full job details

High Voltage Systems are currently recruiting for an Intermediate level technician to assist with the calibration and repair of technical equipment and to conduct on site testing, fault finding and commissioning on a variety of projects at our base and across the UK. Salary £27'000-£35'000 per annum ( dependent on experience level/qualifications etc ) Essential Requirements HNC/HND in Electrical/Power engineering (or equivalent with relevant transferable skills) Minimum 4 years relevant experience GCSE English& Maths + min 1 Science A*-C / 4-9 (or equivalents) As this is a partial field based role based from a rural location a Driving License is essential Ability to understand technical reports/ diagrams etc. Ability to work safely and to understand Method Statements & Risk Assessments Willingness to travel +some working away from home typically 1-3 overnights if/when required. Communication skills and ability to follow regulations. Strong computer skills Internal training will be provided on the following Calibration of HV equipment and associated instruments · AC testing up to 100kV · DC testing up to 300kV · Long range TDR · Partial discharge testing · Capacitance and Tandelta testing up to 100kV · Cable fault location · Sheath testing · SCT36 Positive and Zero Sequence · SCT36 Cross Bonding Verification · SCT36 Conductor Resistance · SCT36 Earth Bonding System · SCT36 SVL · Power and energy metering. You will also be required to complete external relevant Health & Safety training. Key personal qualities are flexibility and the ability to adapt to the needs of a small business. A polite manner and good presentation are important qualities when dealing with our clients. You will be enthusiastic about engineering and interested in the sector. High Voltage Systems is a specialist independent provider of high voltage equipment and technical services across many sectors including power generation, manufacturing and infrastructure. Since HVS established in 1996 we have built a reputation within the HV sector for technical expertise, personal service and integrity. As a small family business, we have built a friendly and relaxed culture while maintaining high standards. After completing a satisfactory probationary period there will be a possibility of a company vehicle. Initial Interviews will be remote. Covid Secure final interview...... click apply for full job details