Craftsperson (Fitter)

We are currently looking to recruit a Fitter to construct, maintain and repair the electrical distribution network. This is an important role within the district, where you’ll provide key skills and knowledge to ready the network for an electric future and to help meet the challenge of Net Zero across more than 100,000km of network and 30,000 substations, benefiting more than 3.5m homes and businesses across Scotland, England, and Wales.

All training, tools and PPE will be provided when working towards Company Authorisation and once Authorised. The opportunity of a standby position could be made available when fully trained and authorised to work on the network, depending on business requirements.

• Ensure all site works are carried out safely, following company policy and safety regulations.
• Act as the designated safety lead during works attended.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on circuit breakers, batteries, and transformers within substations or workshop environments.
• Drain and replenish oils, including handling residual carbon deposits in a controlled manner.
• Follow assigned work procedures and adhere to health and safety protocols at all times.
• Conduct tasks at height, utilising collective safety measures (e.g., guard rails) and personal protective equipment (e.g., safety harnesses, fall arrest systems) when required.
• Assess environmental factors, ground conditions, and weather conditions to determine the safest work methods.
• Plan and execute tasks efficiently, working independently or as part of a collaborative team.
• Maintain a proactive and safety-conscious approach, ensuring high operational standards.
• Deliver exceptional service, supporting essential operations 24/7/365 to benefit local communities.
• Exhibit strong attention to detail, alongside excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrable experience and a strong understanding of the network.
• Previous experience in a utilities business is desirable but not essential.
• Sound knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation to ensure compliance and safe working practices.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with colleagues and customers as a professional on-site representative of the company.

• City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent, and/or equivalent experience.
• Current or previous employment as an Electrical/Mechanical Fitter.
• Valid driving licence.

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.

• 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

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.