CONTROL ROOM OPERATOR in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Manchester is seeking a Control Room Operator to monitor and manage the distribution network that serves millions. The ideal candidate will have an HNC in Electrical Engineering, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety. This role offers an attractive salary and benefits including private healthcare and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Learning & development opportunities

Discounts on top brands

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in electricity distribution and network operation.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.
• Calm and customer-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage the electricity distribution network in real-time.
• Restore customer supply during unplanned faults.
• Perform power system analysis.
• Liaise with dispatchers and engineers.
• Provide excellent customer service during incidents.

Skills

Electrical power systems understanding

Excellent communication

High computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Job Description

Control Room Operator – SP Electricity North West

Location: Manchester

Salary: £50,000 - £77,000 + Benefits

Shift Work Required (including weekends)

Control Room Operates 24/7 365 days

Looking for a role where your decisions make a real impact - every single day?

As a Hub Control Room Engineer, you’ll be right at the centre of the action, helping to monitor and manage the electricity distribution network that powers over five million people across the North West. Whether it's fault restoration, system control, or outage planning, you'll be making critical decisions in real time that keep homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses connected.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitor and manage the electricity distribution network in real‑time.
• Take the lead on restoring customer supply during unplanned faults, meeting performance targets.
• Perform power system analysis to support safe plant operation, generator output, and system security.
• Liaise with internal dispatchers, field engineers, embedded generators, and other DNOs to keep everything running smoothly.
• Deliver top‑tier customer service, especially during incidents, keeping internal teams and customers informed.
• Always prioritise safety, following legislation and company codes of practice.

Why this role stands out?

• Be part of a high‑impact team that keeps the lights on for millions.
• Gain exposure to cutting‑edge network control and operations.
• Build a career in a future‑focused sector leading the clean energy transition.
• Work with a supportive, inclusive team who genuinely care about what they do.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday (plus more with length of service)
• Private healthcare & wellbeing support
• Access to a rewards portal with discounts on top brands
• Fantastic learning & development opportunities
• A company culture that puts people first, values individuality, and celebrates diversity.

What we’re looking for

Someone who thrives under pressure and has the technical expertise to keep the lights on – quite literally. We're looking for individuals who are driven, analytical, and calm when it counts.

You’ll ideally bring

• An HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (essential)
• A sound understanding of electrical power systems and network operation.
• Excellent communication skills – you’ll need to be clear, calm and customer‑focused.
• A strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance.
• High computer literacy and confidence working with complex operational systems.
• Great interpersonal skills – you’ll influence and collaborate across teams, customers and third parties.
• A desire to make a difference in your community through reliable energy delivery.
• Desirable: Authorised Person (AP) or Control Engineer authorisation with a UK DNO or IDNO.
• Desirable: Familiarity with outage planning and fault management systems.

At SP Electricity North West, people come first. The business is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive – and where thoughts and background are embraced as a strength.

If you’ve worked in a DNO, IDNO or Electrical Control Room, we’d love to hear from you. The recruitment process is being managed by Morson Talent.

Ready to make your next move a powerful one? Apply now and be part of something bigger.