Cable Jointer in Preston

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: Cable Jointer

You will be required to work on the SP ENW underground electricity distribution network under both live and dead conditions. You will participate in repair, maintenance inspection and fault-finding activities commensurate with your level of authorisation.

Day to day you will be involved in:

• Repairing street furniture faults
• Replacing single and three phase service terminations
• Finding and repairing customer services
• Restoring supplies to customers including LV operations and repairing HV cables.

What we’re looking for

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

• Relevant City & Guilds level 2 qualification;
• Hold an NRSWA (New Roads & Street Works Act) accreditation;
• Distribution Network Operator LV jointing authorisations;
• Distribution Network Operator HV jointing authorisations;
• An understanding of safety systems and the importance of risk assessments;
• Be willing to work outside in all weathers with some anti-social hours;
• Be in possession of a full UK driving licence;
• Experience of operating plant;
• Relevant utility experience.

What we’re offering

We value your expertise and in return, you’ll receive:

• 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
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

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.

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) check 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.