Meter Data Technician - Brighton

Stark; Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Stark is seeking a diligent field technician to take hourly meter downloads and perform annual safety checks on electric meters. You will travel to sites, locate meters, verify MPAN and serial numbers, and record readings in our system.

The role requires driving regularly, following health and safety procedures, and maintaining instruments and software such as SMR and HH download tools. You must be prepared for variable weather and overnight stays when needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong problem solving abilities.
• Able to perform manual handling and work with equipment.
• Willing to drive frequently and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake weekly check on Stark vehicle, including water, oil, tyre pressures etc. Report vehicle issues immediately.
• Drive to site in a safe and professional manner and locate the correct meter.
• Locate electric meter on site and verify MPAN and Meter Serial Number.
• Carry out 5 meter checks and record on the provided spreadsheet with date and meter read.
• Return completed spreadsheet of meter checks to line manager daily.
• Place optical probe onto front of meter to download readings using SMR software.

Skills

Strong problem solving abilities

Manual dexterity

Good communication

Education

UK driving licence

Tools

HH download software

SMR software

Job description

Purpose

To efficiently take downloads from half hourly electric meters, whilst providing courteous service to customers. To efficiently carry out annual safety checks on electric meters.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Undertake weekly check on Stark vehicle, including water, oil, tyre pressures etc. Report
• vehicle issues immediately.
• Drive to site in a safe and professional manner and make every reasonable effort to find
• correct site.
• Park appropriately and ensure Stark vehicle and any contents within is locked and secure.
• Gain access to site.
• Liaise with onsite Reception/Security personnel. Quickly build good rapport, greeting and
• dealing with them in a professional and courteous manner.
• Always display Stark identification badge and follow any onsite induction/security
• procedures.
• Locate electric meter on site. Make every reasonable effort to locate meter.
• In the event you cannot gain access to site or locate the correct meter record any
• unreadable downloads / safety checks on the system.
• Carefully check the Meter Point Asset No (MPAN) and Meter Serial Number to ensure you
• have located the correct meter.
• Meter Checks Once correct meter located, carry out the 5 checks required and record on
• to the spreadsheet provided along with date and meter read.
• Return completed spreadsheet of meters checks to line manager daily.
• Half hourly Downloads Once correct meter located, place optical probe onto front of meter.
• Bring up SMR software, select job, press enter.
• Promptly record successful download.
• Write up notes on system to record any difficult aspects in gaining access/locating meter or
• other site issues which will assist Stark personnel in future site visits.
• Notify onsite Reception/Security of departure including signing out as necessary.

General

• Ensure the safe keeping of issued equipment.
• Promptly respond to scheduling enquiries and maintain frequent contact with Head Office.
• Abide by customer's and Stark's health and safety and security procedures.
• Participate in regular training/ learning activities to maintain and develop skills and
• knowledge.
• Adhere to all Stark policies, procedures and working practices including all health and safety
• requirements.
• Ensure the health and safety of yourself and others who may be affected by what you do;
• use work equipment provided safely and cooperate with managers to provide safe systems
• of work.
• Any other reasonable duties as required.

Technical Skills, Knowledge and Certification

Must complete and maintain mandatory training including:

• DBS certificate
• Manual handling
• Driver awareness
• Display Screen equipment
• Lone working - on the road
• Asbestos awareness
• Working at height
• Confined spaces
• Electrical safety
• Working at Height
• COSHH
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Utility Safety Health and Environment Awareness (SHEA) card
• Health & Safety Essentials
• High voltage awareness where applicable Knowledge of Stark products, services and operations.
• Knowledge of use of HH download software (training given)
• Strong problemsolving abilities.
• Keep up to date with changes to legislation and applicable codes of practice.
• Successfully complete full Stark induction and training programme and undertake refresher training as necessary.

Other Essential Requirements

Must have the following

• reasonable level of physical fitness and manual dexterity to undertake regular manual handling.
• full UK driving licence (held for 1 year minimum) and produce all driver documentation whenever required.
• Must immediately report to line manager any health or medical conditions which could affect ability to drive and/or do the job & any driving accidents, points on driving licence, prosecutions or loss of driving licence
• Be able to drive frequently, on long distances and travel out of region as necessary including occasional overnight stays.
• Prepared to work in all weathers, and in sometimes difficult or dirty conditions.