Meter Technician
Application Deadline: 18 May 2026
Department: Service Delivery
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Jersey, Channel Islands
Reporting To: Tanya Mallett
Description
As a Meter Technician at Jersey Electricity, you will lead the way in advanced energy solutions. You will have a vital role in our ambitious mission for a smarter energy future!
This outstanding opportunity involves working on-site at domestic and commercial properties in Jersey. You will install, maintain, and commission advanced metering systems, essential to our smart energy network. Your tasks include diagnosing faults and ensuring accurate billing data. Your work supports reliable, efficient, and future-ready energy services.
Key Responsibilities
- Installing and commissioning a wide range of metering systems including single & polyphase, PAYG, CT, and HV
- Diagnosing and repairing faults in experienced metering equipment
- Configuring and solving communication technologies such as WAN, GPRS modems, and LV-connected devices
- Ensuring detailed data collection for billing and demand profiling
- Supporting LV wiring and testing for new substations and asset replacements
- Delivering high-quality electrical installations in accordance with BS 7671 and safety laws
- Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to deliver world-class service
- Identifying and addressing revenue protection concerns proactively
- Providing clear and helpful support to customers to ensure a flawless experience every time
- Maintaining the highest safety standards and ensuring every site is clean and secure
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
You thrive on solving problems independently and delivering outstanding service. You bring both technical expertise and a customer-first perspective, ensuring every interaction is positive and every solution is effective.
- Strong electrical knowledge with proven experience in distribution and/or metering
- C&G Level 3 in Electrical Distribution or an equivalent qualification
- Up-to-date knowledge of BS 7671 (18th Edition)
- C&G 2391 Testing & Inspecting qualification
- Experience with IT communications systems such as Network+, WAN/GPRS technologies
- Excellent analytical and fault-finding skills
- Strong IT skills with the ability to self-learn new systems
- A proactive, flexible, and independent approach to work
- Great communication and collaboration abilities
- Full, clean driving licence
Desirable
SSAC (EDSR/DSR), LVCO (EDSR/DSR), and LVSW (EDSR/DSR) authorisations
Job Benefits
At Jersey Electricity, we offer a comprehensive benefits package developed to support the well-being of all employees.
Our financial benefits include private healthcare, free onsite parking, discounted electricity rates, and discounts at our Powerhouse shop. We also provide competitive salaries above the living wage and a robust pension plan.
For your physical and mental wellbeing, we offer discounted Active card membership, free weekly fruit, and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders.
We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance with flexible working options, striving to provide everything you need to enjoy both your job and personal life.
We are dedicated to equal opportunity and value diversity, strictly prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, parental status, age, or disability.