Compliance Testing Engineer

Job Description

To be the focal point of Transmission Operations (TNOps) equipment compliance and effectively manage all Compliance Testing. The successful candidate will work closely with the Operational Teams and internal/external Compliance Testing resource.

As a Compliance Testing Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining the TNOps Compliance Testing Inventory and ensuring its regular upkeep. Liaising with operational team leaders to schedule release of equipment from operational use to meet test deadlines.

What you'll be doing

• Develop a centralised inventory for all TNOps equipment that requires testing to remain compliant to the relevant legislations & Standards: LOLER, PSSR, Electrical Testing & Calibration etc.
• Ensure all the equipment is tested as per the relevant legislation & test due dates for the equipment.
• Ensure any defective or substandard equipment is repaired or disposed of and renewed, as required.
• Work with external and internal testing specialists to ensure all equipment used by Transmission Operations is available & tested in line with its due date
• Support the Logistics Manager with wider tasks in the Stores & Logistics department.
• Support the wider Operational Risk Team, as required.

What you will bring

• Enthusiastic and flexible individual with drive to succeed and self-motivated
• Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and supportive of the wider goal of a zero-accident culture.
• Developed customer service, negotiation, communication and people management skills.
• Understanding of the variety of equipment used in Transmission Operations that needs regular compliance testing.
• Broad operational experience preferred, e.g. spanning Transmission and Distribution Operations.
• Ability to develop new processes and work to deadlines required by the role.

Minimum Criteria

• Current or previous Compliance Testing experience
• Full UK Drivers Licence
• Completed a craft apprenticeship or equivalent, with all relevant compliance/testing bias qualifications
• Working knowledge of a wide range of equipment, including - Pressure systems, Lifting Equipment, Electrical Calibration and Testing

What's in it for you

Alongside a competitive salary, reviewed annually, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, future security, and ability to make a positive impact - today and tomorrow. This includes a pension scheme where we double‑match your contributions up to 10%, as well as clear opportunities for career progression through ongoing training and development.

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 >£10 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 [email protected].

Mobility

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.