Smart Meter Engineer - Newport
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role Purpose You will be fitting smart and traditional meters in domestic and commercial properties for one of our six main contracts.
Employer At Bespoke Metering Solutions our management team and support staff look after our Engineers and support them. We don't pretend to be perfect but we do everything we can to look after our people and our clients. Our core values are really important to us and they make us unique in this industry. We are also growing the renewables side of the business and there are lots of opportunities for Engineers to upskill into this area.
Salary/Bonus
- £38k basic salary
- £10 Compliance Bonus per day - Paid if you work safely and compliantly (£2,600 per year)
- Daily Productivity Bonus - We want to pay you bonus. Each job type is given a Productivity Unit (PU) value. Dual = 2PU, Single = 1.5PU, Commission = 1PU. Minimum Performance Level (MPL) per day = 6 PUs. Each PU above the MPL per day is paid at £20. Bonus targets are subject to periodic review
- Out of hours rota cover
- Salary paid monthly on last working day
- Bonus is paid a month in arrears
- Average bonus paid whilst on annual leave
- Realistic earnings - £48k - £53k (includes salary, bonus and overtime)
Employee Benefits
- Annual Leave - 31 days (including bank holidays) as standard. Extra day added in years 3, 4 and 5 (max of 34). Buy or sell up to 3 days per year.
- £800 Annual Loyalty Bonus (Paid in Nov in time for Christmas)
- Medicash Health Plan
- £500 Refer a Friend
- Pension - Company matches up to 5%
- Christmas party
- Annual Team Event - e.g. go-karting, paintballing and meal
Core Values
- We work Safely
- We care about our People
- We deliver for the Customer
- We play as a Team
Qualifications Required
- CCN1, CMA or CMA3
- MET1 or MET4
- Current in date MOCOPA certificate covering single phase and single off multi as a minimum (three phase an advantage)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £48,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
- Safety bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newport: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CCN1, CMA or CMA3 (required)
- MET1 or MET4 (required)
- MOCOPA certificate covering single phase & single off multi (required)
Work Location: On the road
Expected start date: 21/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Smart Meter Engineer - Newport roles across Bespoke Metering Solutions's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £48,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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