Jointers Mate/Trainee Jointer in Walkden

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: Jointers Mate

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

As a Jointers Mate you will work as part of a two-person team on work including street furniture faults, replacing single and three phase service terminations, finding and repairing customer services, restoring supplies to multiple customers including LV operations and repairing high voltage cables.

You will be expected as part of a team to complete Point of Work Risk Assessments, raise permits, use disc cutters, breakers hand tools and mini diggers to excavate in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and company codes of practice to provide access to our network in readiness for all aspects of jointing work.

As the successful candidate, you will be required to participate in a 24 hour standby rota to provide quality continuous service to our customers.

What we’re looking for

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

• Hold operational authorisations to act as a competent person;
• Have experience and an understanding of utility records;
• Hold a NRSWA (New Roads & Street Works Act) accreditation;
• Be willing to work outside in all weathers;
• Have experience excavating, backfilling and reinstating to Highways Authorities and Utilities Committees;
• Be in possession of a full UK driving licence (essential) with categories B+E (desirable);
• Be customer focused with the ability to communicate with both internal and external customers;
• Demonstrate the ability to complete paperwork relating to work based activities.

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.