Optel & Metering Technician

Optel and Metering Technician – Central Regional Team

Are you passionate about supporting the work towards a decarbonised future? Do you have proven experience working on Telecommunications and Metering equipment. This role could be for you!

At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as an Operational Telecommunications (Optel) and Metering Technician and be a part of something bigger, where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference.

As an Optel and Metering Technician you will support the delivery of telecommunications projects across National Grid’s transmission network. You will carry out installations, end‑to‑end testing, fault diagnosis and rectification, and deployment of additional/n new telecoms services to help ensure the safe and reliable operation of the electricity transmission network. This is a peripatetic role, requiring travel to substations within the region and beyond to support ongoing work.

This role is peripatetic across the Central Zone, covering Warwick and the wider Midlands region, with a hybrid approach to working. A company vehicle will be provided as part of the role to support travel requirements. We are also happy to discuss any additional flexibility or working arrangements that could help make this opportunity work for you.

• Support the delivery of telecoms and ICT projects, including the installation and commissioning of replacement Operational Telecoms (OpTel) network infrastructure.
• Undertake Project Lead and Authorised Person responsibilities, ensuring activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with National Grid standards.
• Install, test, and maintain Telecoms/ICT, LAN/WAN, metering, and telephony systems across the network.
• Carry out optical and electrical cabling works to support new installations, upgrades, and network enhancements.
• Respond to OpTel emergencies, providing fault finding, diagnostics, and resolution to minimise operational disruption.
• Coordinate the procurement and supply of equipment, spares, and materials to support ongoing project and maintenance activities.
• Help deliver reliable and responsive services in line with Service Level Agreement commitments and stakeholder expectations.

• Strong understanding of the technical elements of Telecommunications / ICT systems
• IT Advanced Skills and application to enable a self‑reliance approach to common work related problems and Telecom system issues
• Understanding and practical application of LV systems and low voltage skills associated with the installation and ongoing operation of Telecom/ICT systems
• Experience working on fibre and copper cabling systems
• Demonstrated adherence to defined safety processes and procedures
• Effective planning, communication and supervisory skills to lead a working party to efficiently deliver work to challenging timescales
• STEM GCSE (Minimum Grade
  
  C) or equivalent operational telecoms engineering experience

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

A competitive salary of £45,865.

• bonus based on personal and company performance
• Job Requirement Car
• competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum…