Field Telemetry Technician

Our Network & Telecommunications have a great opportunity for a Telemetry Technician to join them in the Lakes.

As the successful candidate you must be prepared to travel to other Electricity North West offices and depots, predominantly across the Lakes.

Our role

As a field-based Telemetry Technician you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of Remote Terminal Units (RTU) and other intelligent electronic devices.

These devices support the SCADA / Control System used by Electricity North West to monitor and control the whole Electricity system.

What you’ll be doing

• Complying with Electricity North West health and safety regulations demonstrating the ability to identify risks and work safely in different location and environments;
• Liaising and assisting internal and external stakeholders with the delivery of Telemetry workstreams;
• Adhering to Electricity North West Codes of Practice (COP) and policies in relation to Telemetry and Automation systems of the electricity network including the Network Management System (NMS);
• Supporting with the development and implementation of new technologies to enable Electricity North West to meet our stakeholder’s requirements.

What we’re looking for

• City & Guilds Level 2 or NVQ Level 2 in a relevant subject (essential);
• Experience in electrical or electronic engineering, fault finding, repair and maintenance;
• Experienced in fault finding and good repair practices;
• Skilled in the maintenance of electronic equipment, experience with following maintenance procedures and schedules;
• An understanding of Electricity Distribution safety rules, telecommunication practices and principles;
• Familiarity with DC and AC power systems;
• Knowledge of Remote Terminal Units (RTU) used within Control and SCADA systems;
• Knowledge of electricity distribution systems, DNO and DSO.

What we’re offering

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 26 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme and opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

We’re champions of the North West and we’re proud that it’s our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.

A key part of the UK’s journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry and as the regions network operator, it’s our responsibility to lead the way, help the North West to decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy.

Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at or on (option 2)

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

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.