82949 - Field EngineerThis Field Engineer will report to Lead Field Engineer and will work within Network Operations based in Crawley area. You will be permanent employee. You will attract a salary of 56,576 - 84,160 per annum(depending on experience) per annum and a bonus of 3%.We also provide the following additional benefits23 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaidPrivate Health Insurance / SimplyHealthPersonal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket LoanTax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing SchemesOccupational Health supportSwitched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' productsDiscounted gym membershipTo work as part of a team within the Crawley Network Operations area. This includes liaison with customers, network operations and control, networks planning and management of field staff and management of contractors. Responsibility for delivery of all maintenance, construction and fault works to time, cost and quality. Ensure staff comply with all procedures and work to a high standard of quality. Daily planning, coordination and real-time responsibility for the efficient utilisation of resources. Communicate with HV/LV control – submission of HV/LV switching log, complete HV/LV network operations in accordance to distribution safety rules and policies and procedures etc. Ensure that the Asset Database – SAP, is updated with completed work etc. Support and provide technical support to field staff,Manage and resolve any contract actual issues, with the support of Contract Management. Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements for the safe delivery of projects work. Complete quality assurance checks of works completed and to rectify any quality issues identified. Nature and Scope: You will be an important contributor to the team manage the delivery of all Maintenance, Capital Programme, Connections and Faults work within a geographical area. Together with the scheduling team, Work Planner, Field Staff Supervisor and Field Staff you will deliver an excellent service to the customer, ensuring we meet the requirements of our Guaranteed Service Standards. All new employees appointed to the Field Engineer or Lead Field Engineers roles within Network Operations will include a contractual requirement to undertake standby for a minimum period of 20 years, or up to the age of 55 whichever comes first. Band F = (56, 576) LV Field Engineer / Trainee EngineerBand E= (68, 144) 11k SAP (with ONC)Band D (84, 160) 33kv SAP (with HNC)IT literate including MRS, SAP etcCurrent valid driving licenceONC Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)NRSWA (City & Guilds) Supervisors certificateIOSH Managing Safely certificateFamiliarity with MS Excel spreadsheetsOrganisational AwarenessCustomer ServiceSafety ManagementHealth & Safety ResponsibilitiesManagers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We may use AI-enabled tools to support elements of our recruitment process. These tools help us manage applications more efficiently and consistently, but they do not make hiring decisions. We are committed to using AI responsibly, fairly and transparently, in line with our legal, regulatory and ethical obligations. Your data will be hosted within a secure environment and will only be used by UK Power Networks for the purpose of which it is intended. The data is used only as an input to provide insights for the screening process and is not retained by the model or by UK Power Networks' contractor, shared with the contractor's other customers or with OpenAI, or used to train or improve AI models. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where applicable, this role is subject to safer recruitment processes and robust pre‐employment checksIf you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
Service Engineer (Networking) in Crawley employer: UK Power Networks
UK Power Networks is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and satisfaction. As a Connection Coordinator at our Bidder Street office, you will benefit from a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on customer experiences across the UK. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and excellence in delivering essential services.
