Craft Attendant (Jointing)

Job Description

At SP Energy Networks, we're investing in the electricity network of the future, ensuring homes, businesses and communities continue to receive a safe, reliable and sustainable supply of power.

We're looking for a Craft Attendant (Jointing) to join our Distribution team based in Galashiels supporting activities across our Edinburgh & Borders district. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, thrives in a hands-on environment and wants to build a long-term career within the energy industry.

Working alongside experienced Cable Jointers, you'll play an important role in delivering essential network operations, supporting maintenance, repairs and new connections that help keep the electricity network running safely and efficiently.

What you'll be doing

As a Craft Attendant, you'll provide vital support to our Jointing teams across a variety of operational and project activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting experienced Cable Jointers with underground cable installation, maintenance and repair activities.
• Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of work on the electricity distribution network.
• Undertaking site preparation activities, including excavation, reinstatement and general groundwork duties.
• Acting as a Safety Attendant in accordance with training, competence and authorisation levels.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Assisting with the handling, transportation and organisation of tools, materials and equipment.
• Supporting the setup and maintenance of safe work areas on site.
• Recording work activities, material usage and other operational information accurately.
• Reporting any issues, hazards or concerns promptly to supervisors and team members.
• Supporting the management of the district generator fleet, ranging from 6kVA to 100kVA units, ensuring scheduled maintenance activities are completed and any defects or issues are reported promptly.
• Assisting with the transportation, deployment and collection of generators across the district to support planned and emergency works.
• Travelling to sites across the Edinburgh & Borders District to support operational activities as required.
• Participating in training and development activities to build knowledge and progress your skills within the jointing profession.

What you'll bring

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals with a strong work ethic and a positive approach to learning and development.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience in a support, labouring, operational or site-based role within utilities, construction, civil engineering or a similar industry.
• An interest in developing a career within the electrical or utility sector.
• Experience operating, inspecting or maintaining generators, plant or site equipment would be advantageous.
• A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental standards.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to interact professionally with colleagues, contractors and members of the public.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• The flexibility to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Minimum Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to undertake physically demanding work, including manual handling activities.
• Ability to work safely in a variety of outdoor environments and weather conditions.
• Demonstrable commitment to safe working practices.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Experience towing trailers or equipment would be advantageous, as the role may involve transporting generators between operational sites.

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy several 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.

That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in - pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase 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 2045. And we're taking it very seriously.

We're investing over £12 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].

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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.