Craftsperson (Lines)

ScottishPower; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Craftsperson (Linesperson) to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on the maintenance and construction of overhead electrical networks, contributing to sustainable energy solutions. With a focus on safety and teamwork, you'll be involved in various tasks, from planning jobs to operating vehicles in diverse conditions. The company values personal development and offers a competitive salary along with an array of benefits, including a generous pension scheme and annual leave options. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to a greener future.

Benefits

Pension Scheme with Double Matching Contributions

36 Days Annual Leave

Holiday Purchase Options

Share Schemes

Employee Discounts

Healthcare Options

Life Assurance

Financial Wellbeing Support

Technology Vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with low and high voltage electrical distribution networks.
• Knowledge of SPEN safe working practices and network diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Construct, repair, and refurbish SPEN's overhead network.
• Plan jobs and create risk assessments before work.

Skills

Electrical Distribution Networks

Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

Team Collaboration

Customer Focus

Education

Qualified Overhead Lines Craftsperson

Tools

SPEN Stores Application

iPhone

Computer Proficiency

Job description

Job Title

Craftsperson (Lines)

Location

Aberystwyth, Newtown, Oswestry, and Wrexham

Salary

from £30,400 + benefits

Help us create a better future, quicker

The role of Craftsperson (Linesperson) offers an exciting and diverse array of challenges as well as excellent opportunities for personal development.

As an authorised Craftsperson (Linesperson), you will carry out maintenance, fault finding/repair, and construction of SPEN's overhead network up to 33kV within the DVMW area.

What you'll be doing

You will participate as part of a team to construct, repair, and refurbish SPEN's overhead network in numerous locations within the DVMW area. An understanding of SPEN safe working practices is essential.

As part of your role, you will:

1. Plan and pre-vet jobs, in both daily and fault scenarios.
2. Understand SPEN network diagrams.
3. Obtain materials using SPEN stores application.
4. Operate a range of vehicles, both on and off-road.
5. Work day and night in adverse weather conditions.
6. Use various overhead equipment.
7. Create risk assessments before commencement of work.
8. Receive job-specific safety documents.
9. Connect generators.
10. Keep up to date with booking of daily hours.
11. Work to a high standard whilst demonstrating the highest levels of health and safety in line with current SPEN safety rules.

You'll also need to be:

• Customer-focused with the ability to communicate clearly.
• In possession of a full UK driving licence.
• Well organised, self-motivated, and happy working as part of a team.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to complete paperwork relating to work-based activities.
• iPhone and computer proficient.
• Join the current standby rota.

What you'll bring

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic craftsperson with knowledge of low and high voltage electrical distribution networks. Experience on the overhead network is preferred but not essential, as training can be provided.

The successful candidate must demonstrate at least:

• Qualified overhead lines craftsperson with appropriate training and authorisations up to 33kV.
• Full valid driving licence.

What's in it for you

Along with a competitive salary reviewed annually, you will enjoy benefits such as a pension scheme with double matching contributions up to 10%, 36 days annual leave, holiday purchase options, share schemes, payroll giving, technology vouchers, electric vehicle schemes, cycle to work, public transport loans, healthcare options, life assurance, financial wellbeing support, and employee discounts.

Why ScottishPower

SP Energy Networks, part of the Iberdrola Group, is a leader in wind energy, maintaining the electricity flow across Scotland and parts of England. We are committed to Scotland's Net Zero goal by 2044, investing £2 billion into our transmission network to support renewable energy growth. We value diversity, inclusion, and social purpose, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds. We also support candidates requiring adjustments during recruitment.

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Important: The advert closes at 23:59 GMT the day before the job posting end date.