Independent operator of gas, electricity, water and EV‑charging networks in the UK.
Provide empathetic customer service, handling inquiries & support during power outages
8 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Entry-level
Full Time
Leatherhead, England, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
130 Employees
Service Specialisms
Electricity and Gas Network Services
Water and Wastewater Services
EV Charging Infrastructure
Construction Partner Services
Developer and Landowner Services
District Heating
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Utilities
Water
Energy
Infrastructure
Role
Description
compliance
compensation
reporting
coordination
record management
issue resolution
Ensure all enquiries are handled in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, and customer care standards.
Manage compensation payments in line with industry standards for customers affected by power outages.
Assist in preparing regularly scheduled reports.
Liaise with sub-contractors and customers to coordinate delivery of sub-contracted works.
Handle customer inquiries via phone and email with clarity and care.
Take ownership of service-related issues, resolving them confidently and professionally.
Accurately log all customer interactions and service updates.
Make a meaningful impact on customers’ lives.
Proactively contact vulnerable customers during power loss events to offer support.
Maintain and update customer records in our core system.
Provide administrative support throughout the asset adoption process.
Requirements
microsoft office
customer service
problem solving
communication
empathy
teamwork
Is confident using customer service systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Is highly organised and detail-oriented.
Has a proactive approach to problem-solving and customer care.
Demonstrate empathy and understanding in challenging customer situations.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Can work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
Life insurance
Company training programmes to help you develop.
Holidays: 26 days, going up to 27 after 3 years and up to 28 after 5 years of employment. The company gives you the opportunity to buy/sell up to 3 days per year.
Volunteering day: one day a year fully paid.
Enhanced Family Friendly benefits: Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and paid time off when receiving fertility treatment.
Private Medical Insurance
Enhance Pension
Employee Rewards Portal: access to exclusive discounts and flexible benefits such as Cycle to Work and EV car Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa Sponsorship
Information not given or found
Security clearance
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
1M Connections
Live Utility Connections
Operates gas, electricity, and water connections across the UK.
250K Order Book
Pending Connections
Additional utility connections currently in production.
350 kW Hubs
EV-Charging Power
Delivers ultra-rapid EV-charging hubs powered by renewables.
Founded in 2000, ESP Utilities Group has spent over two decades building vital network links to homes, businesses and communities.
Privately backed since 2016 by 3i, the company secures regulated, long-term revenue through adoption and maintenance of utility connections.
Specializing in last-mile utility adoption, ESP partners with developers, ICPs and SLPs to take on networks and ensure ongoing upkeep.
Their portfolio includes residential estates, commercial sites, new housing developments and large EV-charging hubs.
They’ve pioneered EV-charging infrastructure roll-out, installing ultra-rapid hubs delivering up to 350 kW powered entirely by renewables.
They’ve recently branched into district heating services under a new business line, ESP Heat.
ESP publishes annual and semi-annual financial reports, underpinning a robust, regulated cash-flow model.
Culture + Values
With our customers at the heart of our culture, we are committed to developing and delivering the best possible service.
We hold ourselves, and those we do business with, to the highest standards of conduct and ethics.
Core values: Be Transparent, Be Excellent, Be Ambitious, Be Respectful, Be Collaborative.
Strong culture of proactive hazard reporting, regular audits and safety standards (Health & Safety Executive overseen).
Regular company meetings and staff feedback forums ensure every voice is heard and drive continuous improvement.
Environment + Sustainability
<2 years
Green Initiative Payback Period
The pilot green initiative in Manchester, featuring a smart panel heat-network, is expected to offer a payback period of less than two years, showcasing efficient and sustainable infrastructure technology.
450,000m
Plastic Tape Saved
The company has saved 450,000 meters of plastic tape by switching to 100% recycled packaging paper and paper tape since 2020, significantly reducing its plastic waste.
65%
Recycled Materials
The company is exploring staff uniforms made from 65% recycled materials, promoting sustainable fashion and reducing environmental impact.
2035
Net-Zero Target
The company aims to achieve net-zero in its operations, property portfolio, and energy consumption by 2035, aligning with global sustainability goals.
Externally-verified, Paris-aligned Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon reduction targets; monitoring since 2018 (GRESB submissions).
Certified Toitū Carbon Reduce under ISO 14064 in 2024.
Electric-vehicle charging infrastructure rolled out across the UK (residential, bus garages, retail, forecourts).
Site vans replaced with electric vehicles in 2021.
Adopt sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) to reduce sewer outflows and deliver biodiversity net gain.
Use precast plinths, smaller substations, plastic sewer pipes, rationalised chambers, attenuation basins to reduce concrete and CO₂.
Implement low-loss transformers and engage in Ofgem-funded projects on LV network reconfiguration and load shifting.
LED high-bay lighting with occupancy sensors and electric-forklift charging at warehouse.
Inclusion & Diversity
Champion inclusivity and diversity; celebrate diversity via cultural calendar.
Employee development and wellbeing driven by core values and feedback forums.
Regular staff feedback forums ensure every voice is heard.
No published gender‑ratio or related statistics found.