Craftsperson (Lines)

To construct, maintain and repair the electrical distribution network to required policy and standards.

To effectively deliver all works to agreed productivity levels. Carry out effective fault management to ensure delivery of unit cost requirements. Undertake and develop appropriate skills associated with work on substations, cables and overhead lines that make up the distribution network. Contributes as an effective member of Energy Networks.

Supervision of Contractors. Data capture including time sheets and as built records. Ensure all site works carried out safely, including acting as the nominated person in charge of safety for the duration of all works attended whilst ensuring all network operations are carried out in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with company policy and safety rules.

Undertake programmed, post fault and fault switching on the HV and LV networks as appropriately authorised. To include the operation of underground and overhead networks and the issue and receipt of appropriate safety documents as appropriately authorised. Carries out operational switching on the network as appropriately authorised and directed including fault finding and testing. Strives to eliminate customer complaints as an on-site representative of the company. Perform stand-by duties as agreed with the company to allow for the restoration of customer supplies and network discrepancies impacting network security.

Job planning including obtaining materials, vehicles and equipment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage the development of assigned trainees including apprentices, skills seekers, adult craft trainees etc.
• Carry out site and operational risk assessments on your team and associated contractors.
• Ensure awareness of and compliance with Company Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and update them on particular issues as they arise working with your team towards a zero-accident culture.
• Capture feedback and issues from Operational Safety and Compliance Audits, Quality Audits etc and address any non-conformances.
• Deliver excellent customer service to all aspects of your operation. Actively promote and strive to achieve customer service standards within area of responsibility.
• Take responsibility and accountability for tasks and activities and contribute to the achievement of team goals by providing support, advice, encouragement, clear direction and coaching when appropriate.

What you’ll bring:

• Expert knowledge in Overhead Construction, Maintenance and fault location on overhead networks.
• Sound knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
• Sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Aware of network development policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of network and business data and network management systems.
• Contract & Service Level Agreement (SLA) management and general commercial & regulatory awareness.
• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.
• Ability to communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Use of electrical test equipment.
• City & Guilds II or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent training.
• Full valid driving licence.

What’s in it for you:

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%. At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action – our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world – today and tomorrow.

That’s why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave.
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave.
• Share Schemes.
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding.
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases.
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving.
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans.
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments.
• Life Assurance (4x salary).
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support.
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more.

Why SP Energy Networks:

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously.

We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.