Sustainable Utilities Recruitment for Net Zero Energy and Infrastructure Projects
Specialist Recruitment for Energy, Gas, Water and Smart Utilities
At SERT, we deliver expert recruitment solutions across the UK's critical utilities sector. We connect infrastructure employers with skilled professionals in energy, gas, water, wastewater and smart infrastructure, supporting the national shift towards sustainability and net zero.
Whether you're expanding teams for a smart metering rollout or maintaining complex water networks, we provide reliable, safety-qualified talent to keep your projects on track.
Leading the Transition to a Greener Utilities Workforce
As the demand for cleaner energy and smarter infrastructure grows, utilities providers face increasing pressure to deliver services that align with carbon reduction and environmental targets. A skilled, agile and compliant workforce is essential to meeting those goals.
SERT helps you build exactly that by:
- Delivering recruitment strategies focused on sustainability and compliance
- Supplying operatives and engineers for clean energy and water projects
- Reducing your environmental impact through regional resourcing
- Supporting your ESG, procurement and regulatory commitments
We help you meet the operational and ethical standards expected in today’s utilities sector.
Trusted by the UK's Leading Utilities Employers
From tier 1 contractors to regional suppliers and public sector frameworks, SERT works with organisations across the UK to supply talent at scale. Our hands-on recruitment model combines speed, compliance and aftercare.
For example, we deployed over 200 skilled smart meter operatives to Morrison Energy Services through SERT's in-house recruitment, training and support function. This ensured candidates were fully prepared and clients achieved workforce continuity with minimal disruption.
Utilities and Energy Jobs We Recruit For
As a dedicated utilities recruitment agency in the UK, we support employers with a wide range of roles in the utilities and infrastructure space. Our recruitment covers both permanent hires and temporary workforce needs, with fully vetted, site-ready candidates.
We regularly recruit for:
- Smart Meter Installers (Dual Fuel, Electric and Gas)
- Renewable Energy Engineers and M&E Technicians
- Water and Drainage Operatives
- Gas Engineers and Civils Operatives
- Environmental and Health & Safety Advisors
- Maintenance Engineers and Field Technicians
Each candidate is carefully matched to your operational requirements and safety standards.
Fast, Safe and Fully Compliant Workforce Mobilisation
When you need people on site fast, without compromising on safety or compliance, SERT provides complete mobilisation support. Our streamlined process ensures all checks and inductions are completed so your team can hit the ground running.
Our services include:
- Right-to-work and DBS checks
- Digital timesheets and consolidated invoicing
- Compliance assessments in payroll services (PAYE or umbrella)
- PPE supply, health and safety induction and job-specific training
We also provide regular welfare support, performance check-ins and site visits through our Candidate Care Team, helping you maintain workforce quality and wellbeing.
Building Social Value Through Utilities Recruitment
At SERT, recruitment is about more than filling vacancies. We believe every hire should create a wider positive impact. That’s why we embed social value into every part of our service.
We help our clients to:
- Support local employment through regional candidate sourcing
- Partner with community organisations and training providers
- Meet public sector social value targets and framework KPIs
- Promote inclusive and accessible hiring practices
Our model ensures your workforce strategy contributes to meaningful community and environmental outcomes.
UK-Wide Utilities Recruitment with Local Knowledge
With our head office in Hampshire, SERT delivers nationwide coverage while staying closely connected to local markets. This combination allows us to source efficiently, reduce travel-related emissions and provide fast response times.
We understand the regional differences in compliance, talent availability and project logistics so we can deliver solutions tailored to your location.
Why Choose SERT for Green and Compliant Utilities Recruitment
Choosing SERT means working with a recruitment partner who understands the high standards and long-term goals of the UK’s energy and infrastructure sector. We support your mission with experience, transparency and results.
Our clients choose us for:
- Sector expertise in smart infrastructure, energy and water
- Access to qualified, safety-trained and site-ready professionals
- Proven success on net zero-aligned projects
- Full compliance, clear reporting and responsive service
- Commitment to social value, workforce care and sustainability
Start Hiring for Your Net Zero Utilities Projects
Whether you're planning a clean energy rollout, upgrading wastewater systems or supporting smart metering programmes, SERT is ready to help you build a safe, sustainable and efficient workforce.
📞 Call our Utilities Recruitment Team: 01489 232090
📧 Email us: info@sert.work
🌐 Explore current roles and projects: All Jobs - SERT
Let’s build a greener future for UK infrastructure together.