Delivery Engineer

ENWL; Penrith; In loco; GBP 40.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual bonus

26 days annual leave

Car allowance or Company Vehicle

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

SP Electricity North West is recruiting a Delivery Engineer to join the North Operations engineering team. You will manage faults, maintenance, inspections and construction on the HV/LV distribution network to meet time, cost and quality targets.

You will apply new technology and participate in trials, with HV switching on underground and overhead networks, and LV fault management to reduce customer interruptions.

The successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Competenze

• A minimum of an HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• LV and HV authorised (essential) preferably to SAP with Field Control at 11kV.
• Demonstrable LV fault location and repair experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of relevant Codes of Practice and Industry practices.

Mansioni

• Faults, maintenance, inspections and construction on the HV/LV distribution network.
• Deliver works on time, to budget and to quality targets while adhering to safety regulations.
• Carry out HV switching on underground and overhead networks and LV fault management.
• First-fit of automated equipment on LV faults to reduce customer interruptions (CIs) and minutes lost (CMLs).

Conoscenze

LV fault management

HV switching

Electrical engineering knowledge

UK driving licence

Formazione

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

SAP with Field Control

Descrizione del lavoro

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

A Fantastic Opportunity: Delivery Engineer

Working as part of the North Operations engineering team, you will be responsible for faults, maintenance, inspections and construction as required and in accordance with safe working practices, specification, budget and customer targets.

As a Delivery Engineer you will be expected to take a proactive approach in using new technology and equipment including communication equipment, with active involvement in trials and the development of new fault location techniques which will contribute to a reduction in fault volumes, customer interruptions (CIs) and customer minutes lost (CMLs).

You will be responsible for the successful delivery of a varied portfolio of work on the HV/LV distribution network to time, cost and quality targets, ensuring that all works are carried out in accordance with the relevant Health and Safety legislation and company codes of practice.

You will also carry out HV switching on both underground and overhead distribution networks and be experienced in all aspects of the LV network, including fusing, linking and deployment of transient fault management equipment. This will include first-fit of automated equipment on LV faults to reduce CIs and CMLs.

The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:

• A minimum of a HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering;
• LV and HV authorised (essential) preferably to the minimum level of SAP with Field Control at 11kV;
• In relation to LV Fault Management you will have a demonstrable experience of effective LV fault location and repair to policy (desirable);
• Have proven industry experience with a high level of engineering knowledge including a working knowledge of the relevant Codes of Practice and the Industry as a whole;
• Be familiar with electrical engineering design and practices with a sound knowledge of the legal, technical, safety and CDM regulations that affect the electricity business;
• Hold a current, valid UK driving license (essential).

What we’re offering

We value your expertise and in return, you’ll receive:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 26 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Car allowance or Company Vehicle
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test.