Smart Maintenance Engineer

M Group Services; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services provider is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to work on Smart Meters in Chelmsford. This role involves visiting properties, using handheld devices, and providing excellent customer service. No previous technical qualifications are required, making it an ideal opportunity for quick learners. Benefits include a company vehicle, contributory pension, and enhanced leave options.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Online GP service, 24/7

Employee assistance programme

My Rewards portal with retail discounts

Life assurance

Cycle to work, salary finance, and giving schemes

Enhanced leave options

Reward and recognition scheme

Company vehicle and fuel card

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in meter reading or electrical knowledge is beneficial.
• No previous technical qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Visit properties to work on Smart Meters.
• Reconnect Gas and Electric Smart Meters.
• Complete tasks using a handheld device.

Skills

Good geographical knowledge of local areas

Quick learner

Effective use of hand tools

Ability to lift and carry

Self-motivated and organized

Commitment to excellent customer service

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

At M Group Energy, we’re enabling the energy essential to support our lives. We provide an end-to-end service, delivering solutions in electricity transmission, distribution, renewable energy, EV, metering and home decarbonisation.

This role will be within our Metering team. You’ll join the leading provider of metering services in the UK energy retail sector, providing efficient and flexible services for gas, electricity and water meters.

Our meter readers install, maintain and manage meters to ensure accurate billing and monitor energy usage patterns.

What will you be doing?

As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll visit properties, working on Smart Meters in homes and businesses. You’ll use a handheld device to complete tasks and update records on your tablet. No previous technical qualifications are required, and there’s no live electric work involved.

Your tasks will include reconnecting Gas and Electric Smart Meters, changing SIM cards, modems, aerials, re-joining devices to the network, and exchanging batteries on gas meters. You’ll also complete site surveys and support visits.

This role offers variety and the chance to make a real difference!

What you’ll bring

• Located in postcode areas: AL, CB, CM, CO, EN, HA, HP, IP, LU, NR, PE, RM, SG, SS, WD
• Good geographical knowledge of local areas
• Quick learner, eager to grasp new tasks
• Effective use of hand tools and experience with handheld tools
• Ability to lift, carry, climb ladders, ensuring safety
• Self-motivated, organized, able to work alone
• Committed to excellent customer service

Qualifications like experience in meter reading or electrical knowledge are beneficial but not required.

What’s in it for you?

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24/7
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal with retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance, and giving schemes
• Enhanced leave options
• Reward and recognition scheme

Additional benefits include a company vehicle and fuel card, discretionary bonus, referral rewards, and holidays.

About us

We aim to be an employer of choice, supporting diversity and inclusion, including active recruitment of army veterans. Our values focus on responsibility, innovation, teamwork, and ambition, guiding our culture and operations.

We offer industry-recognized training and development programs for all career stages. Join us at an exciting time to make a difference in essential infrastructure services.

Please note: Job adverts may close early. Successful candidates may undergo background checks and drug testing as part of onboarding.