Craftsperson (m/w/d)

Job Description

At SP Energy Networks, our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely, and sustainably in the communities we serve. We know people are central to building a better future, quicker, and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

What you’ll be doing

Responsible for the monitoring, operation, and maintenance of transmission and distribution systems to ensure a reliable and efficient electricity supply. Facilitates the safe transfer of electrical power from substations and installations to end users, minimizing service disruptions and optimizing network performance. Committed to delivering high operational standards, enhancing system resilience, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations to support a dependable power infrastructure.

• Inspect, maintain, repair and construction work on the Transmission Overhead Line network to required policy and standards.
• Ensure compliance with ESQC Regulations and internal inspection policies.
• Execute maintenance, fault repairs, and programmed inspections on the Transmission network to meet productivity targets.
• Perform stand-by duties for customer supply restoration and network security.
• Uphold the Land Code of Conduct, professionally representing the company in external interactions.
• Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring operational efficiency and value for money.
• Enhance network resilience through technical innovation, maintaining transmission assets to expected standards.
• Support plant and overhead line inspection, maintenance, capital works, and emergency repairs on the Transmission System.
• Accurately record inspections, as-built records, and time sheets while identifying and addressing urgent issues.
• Ensure all site works are conducted safely, including contractor supervision and risk assessments.
• Assist in job planning, securing necessary materials, vehicles, and equipment.
• Contribute as a team member in Overhead Line maintenance and inspection.
• Perform inspections, post-fault repairs, and maintenance on tower components like warning lights and step bolts.
• Supervise contractors on tower construction and maintenance, implementing conductor repair techniques as needed.
• Develop expertise and authorizations related to substations, cables, and overhead lines.
• Mentor apprentices and trainees, supporting their professional growth.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental compliance, ensuring best practices are upheld across operations

What you’ll bring

• Extensive knowledge of transmission plant and equipment
• Thorough understanding of Scottish Power health and safety processes and procedures
• Expertise in outage and resource planning
• Strong familiarity with materials, equipment, and techniques related to conductor repairs
• Proficiency in construction and maintenance techniques for overhead line repairs and refurbishment
• Solid grasp of lifting, rigging, and slinging principles and techniques
• Authorized to work on Scottish Power, National Grid, or other REC systems
• Comfortable working at heights up to 400ft
• Effective communicator in interactions with customers and colleagues
• Comprehensive knowledge of ESQC regulations for transmission overhead lines
• Proactive problem-solving, navigating obstacles in day-to-day activities
• Commitment to safety, punctuality, and quality, taking responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes
• Strategic thinker, ensuring tasks are completed safely and efficiently within given timescales
• Awareness of team and personal objectives, demonstrating dedication to business success
• Confident decision-maker, consulting supervisors or peers when necessary for confirmation or guidance

As a minimum, you will demonstrate

• Able to demonstrate experience and technical competence in relation to Transmission Operation and Maintenance Activities
• Evidence of system authorisations held
• Proven track record in all aspects of slinging, rigging and OHL repairs and maintenance
• Full valid driver’s licence
• Site Management Safety Training / Safety Passport

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%.

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 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 [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.