Smart Metering Technician

TL;DR

Smart Metering Technician (Water): Safe installation, maintenance, and removal of smart meters for water meter jobs across the Northumbrian Water region with an accent on working live on the contract after induction & training, handling internal and external meter installs, and completing external surveys. Focus on delivering reliable field service while meeting compliance requirements such as DBS checks, references, and holding a full UK driving licence.

Location: Northumbrian Water region (field-based) — must hold a full UK Driving Licence

Company

hirify.global delivers critical utility and social infrastructure projects across the UK.

What you will do

• Install, maintain, and remove smart meters safely, including responding to maintenance needs.
• Complete induction and training before working live on the contract.
• Carry out a daily allocation of water meter jobs, with the option to request additional jobs.
• Install a range of water meters (internal and external) and perform external surveys alongside installations.
• Work as part of the client’s internal team on a long-term, secure engagement.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to complete a DBS check and pass full background checks, including Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and x2 references.
• Highly computer literate, including Microsoft Office, and confident managing and working with large data sets.
• Strong customer service skills and a reliable work ethic.

Culture & Benefits

• Van, fuel card, uniform, work mobile, PPE, and non-hand tools provided.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Company pension, life insurance, and private medical insurance.
• Wellness programmes.
• Opportunity to work closely with other departments to build breadth of experience.

Hiring process

• Induction & training provided before working live on the contract.
• Background checks including DBS and two references as part of the hiring process.