- innovative metering and data services
- future-proofed network construction and ownership solutions
- low carbon service offerings.
- Competitive compensation package - you'll receive a competitive salary starting of £26,288, on target earnings (OTE) of up to £33,000, plus the opportunity to receive an annual performance based bonus.
- Work life balance – you'll benefit from 30 days holiday, which increases each year to a maximum of 35 days.
- Critical injury scheme – we take safety at work very seriously. There are high levels of risk mitigation in place to keep everyone safe and we take pride in the fact our safety statistics are excellent. However, you can rest assured in the event a serious injury occurred, you'll receive support and financial assistance.
- Down to earth and welcoming culture – you'll be part of a friendly, welcoming, and diverse team who are really looking forward to receiving the next intake of new starts.
- Future career opportunity – as we're a large organisation covering end-to-end, meter-to-main solutions – there's lots of opportunity to grow and progress your future utilities career further.
- personal stock management – re-stocking your van and returning old stock via a personal drop-box facility, or local stores
- timekeeping – making sure you turn up to planned jobs in plenty of time
- safety and the safety of those around you – this is really important to us – you'll receive full ongoing training and support in relation to all aspects of health and safety on the job - and you'll be responsible for continually ensuring this, including reporting any unsafe situations found during your day
- customer service approach - representing and protecting our strong Energy Assets brand name.
Entry Level Communications Engineers - Newcastle, United Kingdom - Energy Assets
Description
Are you looking for an entry into a great career in metering? We're searching for team members in or near the following areas - IP33, BS, GU, W London, SL, TW, MK, NE - full training is provided and no experience is necessary Basic salary is £26,288 and OTE £33k. We pay London Weighting Allowance if you live within M25.
About us
Established in 2005, we're a leading, nationwide, utilities infrastructure business, providing:
We partner with major energy suppliers and utility constructors to deliver our services to the UK's most prestigious brands and public sector institutions.
We're committed to inclusivity and welcome applicants from all walks of life who are legally eligible to work in the UK.
We are currently looking for Communications Engineers in the following postcodes: W, SL, TW, NE, MK, GU (or RG), BS and IP.
Working with us you will benefit from
A key strand to our corporate mission is to provide colleagues with high levels of job satisfaction, recognition, and personal development opportunity.
What it's like to be a Communications Engineer
You'll receive your own company van, and once fully trained, you'll be self-sufficient - travelling from home to your planned jobs each day, with the radio or a podcast for company. While the vast majority of your work will be carried out alone, there will also be occasional jobs that require a two person team.
When you arrive at each job you'll install, or fix issues with, communications devices on our automated gas or electricity meters.
You'll be given high levels of autonomy in your role and be responsible for your own:
What it takes to become one of our Communications Engineers
Since full training will be provided, no experience is necessary – although we'd naturally welcome applications from experienced Communications Engineers too.
You'll need a full UK driving license, so you can get about in your own van, and you'll need to be comfortable using a mobile phone too – since all of the logistics for your day will be coordinated using a company provided mobile.
The role requires no heavy lifting, generally we find it's well suited to candidates who have some basic DIY skills, or who enjoy fixing or building things.
You'll need good communication skills too as you'll have short interactions directly with customers at each job and be required to liaise with colleagues across our wider business.