Instrumentation Technician - AMR

With an increasing number of long-term contracts with UK utility companies, covering all aspects of pressure control, network monitoring and analysis, leakage reduction and data provision. Our clients projects rely on accurate and efficient installation and maintenance of Advanced Pressure Control Systems from our Field Engineers.

Tens of thousands of Remote Data Loggers are currently installed on District and Commercial Water, Gas and Electricity meters nationwide, transmitting data daily via GSM networks. As a total data solution provider, installation and maintenance of this equipment is fundamental to their business.

Instrumentation Technician Responsibilities

Working with the office support staff you will follow a planned schedule to complete a number of jobs over the course of the day.

Lone working at remote locations throughout the UK in all weather conditions involves:

Installation and configuration of hand held electronic data collection, logging and recording equipment

Achieving Service Level Agreements

Self-management of workload

Daily Activities

Customer/client communication and interaction either verbally or written as you visit approximately 10+ sites a day (dependent on contract/location)

Driving from site to site which can be greater than 2 hours each day

Using handheld tools including drills and gas monitors

Lifting, carrying and moving equipment

Entry into confined spaces

Person Specification

We are looking for self-motivated, reliable and punctual individuals to join their team. The successful candidate will have:

Good communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong computer skills

Ability to work as a team & learn new skills

Flexibility to accommodate business needs

Electronics / engineering experience or knowledge of water networks is an advantage

Full driving licence essential

In return

The company is a dynamic and successful business offering competitive remuneration and promotion opportunities for hard working, reliable people seeking responsibility and career advancement. Benefits including:

Competitive salary related to experience, effort and performance

All necessary tools and equipment including, mobile phone and PDA

Fully expensed company vehicle (role dependant)

Overnight accommodation when required

Personal Pension Scheme