Energy Specialist RES - Bedford

E.ON Next Energy Ltd; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

E.ON Next Energy Ltd is seeking an Energy Specialist to join our customer operations team in Bedford. You will own the customer experience end to end, delivering exceptional service across phone and email, and supporting customers with billing, metering, and related inquiries.

We offer hybrid working with 2–3 days per week in our Bedford hub, plus structured training and clear progression pathways. A supportive, inclusive environment and a focus on customer satisfaction are at the heart of this

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering an exceptional customer experience.
• Resilient and excited to tackle complex problems.
• Great communicator with strong English skills (written and verbal).
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident in making decisions and embracing change.
• Previous customer service experience is a plus; training provided.
• Proactive mindset and a passion for making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service over the phone and via email.
• Support customers with billing to meter exchanges, ensuring satisfaction.
• Handle challenges with empathy and offer effective solutions.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, supported by modern technology and colleagues.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Resilience

Team player

Decision making

English proficiency

Tools

State‑of‑the‑art technology

Job description

Bringing that feel-good energy. At E.ON Next, the most important things to us are our people, our customers, our business and our planet. We want to be nothing less than industry‑leading, known for giving our customers an experience they can rave about with our brilliant service. Being there for our customers, and delivering excellent service which shines through on platforms like Trustpilot, is something we’re obsessed with. At E.ON Next, everyone is an Energy Specialist and, no matter your role, we all work together to support our customers. As an Energy Specialist, you’ll be part of our customer operations and have the most important job – wowing our customers. You’ll own the customer experience end to end and consistently deliver exceptional service, taking full responsibility for your customer’s journey.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing

• Provide exceptional customer service over the phone and via email
• Support customers with everything from billing to meter exchanges, making our customers happy with every interaction
• Handle a variety of challenges with empathy, going the extra mile to offer fantastic solutions
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment, supported by state‑of‑the‑art technology and a team that always has your back

Are we the perfect match?

Here’s what we need from you:

• Passionate about delivering an exceptional customer experience
• Resilient and excited to tackle complex problems
• Great communicator with strong English skills (written and verbal)
• A team player who thrives in a fast‑paced environment
• Confident in making decisions and embracing change
• It would be great if you had previous customer service experience (don’t worry if you’re new to energy, we’ll provide full training)
• A proactive mindset and a passion for making a difference.

Here’s what else you need to know

This role may close earlier due to high application volumes. The starting salary for this role is £25,983. We’re passionate about providing fulfilling roles, and empowering growth and career progression. We have created specialist pathways to help you progress your career. Begin at the Foundation level and, through technical training, advance to Pro (£27,856) with further opportunities to reach Expert level, increasing your salary even further.

Our Flexible and Hybrid ways of working bring together the best of remote and hub‑based working. We work Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, and you’ll spend 2‑3 days a week with your team in our hubs, which are social spaces with fully equipped kitchens providing you with free snacks, drinks and fresh fruit. Then at the end of the week, we take some time out together to wind down as a family. Did you know we’ve won awards for our flexible and family‑friendly working ways of working? Wherever you are in your journey, we have supportive inclusion networks, a market leading benefits package and family friendly policies including paid fertility leave, neonatal leave and equal parent leave. And the 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. You can also buy another 2 weeks’ holiday and there is our generous pension contribution to secure your future. And the cherry top? we guarantee time off work to celebrate your Birthday.

Please note: DBS check and right to work – for successful candidates, a basic DBS check will be required. Unfortunately, this role is not sponsorable under the UKVI points‑based system.

Contract options – we offer full‑time (37 hours) and part‑time contracts (minimum of 30 hours per week).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

If you are invited to a Discovery Day, it will take place at our hub located in Bedford. Should your application be successful, the initial 8 week training will also be conducted at our Bedford hub, in which you will be expected to attend the office 3 times a week, with the other 2 days being remote. During this time you’ll be fully equipped with the skills you’ll need, and it is important that everyone’s available for each day.

A place to be you

We’re committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, where everyone can be their best. We believe in nurturing a culture where everyone feels respected, and our employee‑run inclusion networks provide valuable opportunities for connection and collaboration. Together we’re better.

E.ON Next is all about creating a sustainable future, now. We're moving our energy in the right direction, one little big step at a time. We’re also here to make this whole energy thing way easier for our customers. Like, really easy. That means providing exceptional service and using state‑of‑the‑art tech to do it. Join us in our mission to bring feel‑good energy to everyone…