Field Technician
Location: A ny office base across the Distribution licence area in Scotland - including Telferton (Edinburgh), Glenrothes, Bonnybridge, Cambuslang, Kilmarnock, Dumfries and Galashiels. This role will be predominantly site‑based across the SPD network.
Salary from £38,760
Permanent/Full Time
Help us create a better future, quicker
To undertake the installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault rectification on the following apparatus:
- Distribution Protection Systems
- Telecoms Apparatus
- Online Monitoring
- SCADA/Telecontrol
- Network Controllable Points
What you'll be doing
- Contributes as an effective member of the Field Operations Team through achieving of overall targets
- Undertake installation, commissioning and maintenance of new apparatus on time and to budget
- Undertake defect diagnosis using PC based diagnostic tools & ensure clearance in accordance with overall targets
- Ensure all site works undertaken safely through adherence to safety management systems
- Ensure that work programmes are delivered to budget and agreed quality standard.
- Deliver gold standard customer service during site installations and interaction where required with customers
What you'll bring
- Authorised to undertake 'live working' in accordance with PowerSystems Live Working Manual
- An understanding of the challenges and aims of the Network Technical Services Group.
- Knowledge of Power Systems Health & Safety & Environmental requirements and compliance
- Sound working knowledge of the following:- Distribution Protection & Battery systems.
- SCADA/Telecontrol
- Distribution Plant
- Network Controllable Points
- Online Monitoring Apparatus
- Telecoms Apparatus
Minimum Requirements
- S/NVQ 4, HNC/HND
- Crafts qualification, apprenticeship, SCOTVEC equivalent or equivalent vocational qualification
- At least 3 years work experience in relevant technical position
- Knowledge of H.V. Distribution Protection Systems
- Appreciation of Contractor Management
- Hold appropriate PowerSystems Operational authorisations
- Expert knowledge of ScottishPower's Safety Rules, PSSIs and PSMSPs and Quality Management System
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%.
- 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 .
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