CT Metering Technician

ENWL; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SP Electricity North West is seeking a CT Metering Technician to carry out live and dead complex CT metering works across low voltage assets, including substations and link boxes. You will plan, survey, and install CT metering equipment either alone or as part of a two-person team, delivering outputs to a high standard.

You will ensure SLA delivery times, work with project management, site surveyors, customers and delivery partners, and hold relevant authorisations with a valid UK driving

Qualifications

• CT metering knowledge and experience in electrical industrial/commercial settings.
• Ability to plan and survey jobs with attention to safety and compliance.
• LV operations authorisation (315) or working towards it.
• Knowledge of CT wiring and secondary connections.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and survey CT metering jobs; work solo and in two-person teams to install and upgrade CT metering equipment.
• Deliver all outputs to high customer and client standards and meet SLA targets.
• Collaborate with project management, site surveyors, customers, DLO and delivery partners to ensure safe, efficient delivery.

Skills

CT metering knowledge

Planning & surveying

LV operations authorisation (315)

Independent two-person team work

Customer service orientation

UK driving licence

Craftsperson level authorisation

Willing to work towards HNC

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ3 equivalent

Craft Apprenticeship or Vocational Training NVQ3 equivalent

Job description

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

A Fantastic Opportunity: CT Metering Technician,

As an CT Metering Technician, you will be responsible for delivering all elements of live and dead complex works across all low voltage workstreams, these will include works at substations, link boxes and all relevant distribution assets. Work will be completed in accordance with all technical policies and SPENW’s safe systems of working.

In this role you will undertake independent working tasks such as planning and surveying jobs, while also working closely with a colleague as part of a two-person team to complete CT metering installations and upgrades.

You will be responsible for ensuring all required outputs are delivered to a high customer and client standard, ensuring that SLA’s around delivery timescales are on target. You will work closely with peers, project management, site surveyors, customers, DLO and delivery partners to ensure our work is delivered safe and efficiently.

The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:

• Hold operational authorisations enabling you to act as competent person to a level required for the role: minimum Craftsperson.
• Hold LV operations authorisation (planned works code 315) or working towards
• Have knowledge of CT metering with electrical industrial/commercial experience at multi service units
• Understand data testing/commissioning records and all appropriate testing results
• Conversant with all relevant CT wiring and secondary connections
• Hold or willing to work towards: HNC in Electrical Engineering
• Hold a City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualification or a recognised Craft Apprenticeship and / or Vocational Training equivalent to NVQ level 3 in electrical engineering.
• Hold external protection testing/experience
• Be focussed on ensuring excellent customer service
• Hold a valid, full UK driving licence

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2).

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable