Junior Systems Engineer in Blackburn

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.

The Junior Systems Engineer sits within the team that supports the delivery and maintenance of SP Electricity North West’s Work and Asset Management (WAM) systems, which are essential to the smooth running of operational and asset-related activities across the business. The team handles a wide range of system queries, configuration tasks, and change requests, providing vital support to internal users and helping ensure systems are reliable, accurate, and fit for purpose.

As the Junior Systems Engineer you will assist in delivering small system changes and enhancements under supervision while actively participating in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning and daily stand-ups as a team member. You will support the preparation and execution of user acceptance testing and regression testing and help investigate and resolve basic incidents and service requests related to WAM systems. You will maintain and update system documentation and user guides, and collaborate with business users and analysts to better understand requirements and processes. You will also have the opportunity to develop skills in low-code platforms such as Microsoft PowerApps and APIs for system configuration.

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

What we’re looking for

• A minimum of A-levels (or equivalent Level 3 qualification) in IT, Computer Science, or a related subject;
• A genuine interest in IT systems, digital tools, and how technology supports business operations;
• A basic understanding of software applications and how they are used in a business context;
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).

What we’re offering

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Private Healthcare
• 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.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team.

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 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.