OnSite Central Limited
Water Meter Technician
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Job Title: Water Meter Technician
Salary: £27,000 - £37,821 Depending on experience
Location: Tipton
OnSite is one of the UK’s leading providers of professional contracting services. With a proven track record in the successful delivery of projects and contracts across a broad spectrum of market sectors, OnSite consists of specialist operating areas – drainage, sewer rehabilitation, pipelines, civil engineering, specialist maintenance and rail services.
The Role
OnSite is seeking motivated and customer-focused Water Meter Technicians to support the delivery of metering services on behalf of South Staffs Water.
The role involves visiting residential properties to install, replace, inspect, and maintain water meters and associated pipework. Working across a designated area, you will be responsible for completing work safely, efficiently, and to a high standard whilst providing excellent customer service to household customers.
This position requires a practical individual with plumbing knowledge who is comfortable working both inside customers' homes and on external water service installations.
Key Responsibilities
- Installing and exchanging water meters in domestic properties.
- Inspecting existing metering installations and identifying defects or maintenance requirements.
- Carrying out basic plumbing alterations associated with meter installations.
- Recording work completed accurately using handheld technology and company systems.
- Ensuring all tasks are completed in accordance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
- Liaising professionally with customers, explaining work activities and addressing queries where appropriate.
- Identifying and reporting any issues that may affect service delivery, quality, or safety.
- Maintaining company vehicles, tools, and equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
- Managing workload effectively to meet productivity and performance targets.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing ideas to improve working practices.
- Representing both OnSite and South Staffs Water in a professional manner at all times.
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Essential
What you’ll need:
- NVQ Level 2 in Plumbing or an equivalent recognised qualification, or substantial relevant plumbing experience.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Strong practical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Commitment to safe working practices.
Desirable
- Experience working within the water industry or utilities sector.
- Experience installing or maintaining water meters.
- Knowledge of water regulations and service pipe installations.
- Use of handheld job management systems.
What You’ll Get
Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
Financial Security: Auto-enrolment pension scheme with salary sacrifice options and Life Assurance cover.
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Health & Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
Lifestyle & Perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and access to My Premier Benefits, offering discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus statutory holidays.
Performance & Recognition: Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
Professional Development: Comprehensive on-the-job training, ongoing career development, and the opportunity to study towards an AAT Accountancy qualification.
Inclusion & Belonging: Access to employee networks including Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, and Parent & Carer Networking Groups.
At South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.
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