Field Technician

ScottishPower; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days annual leave

Share Schemes

Healthcare options

Job summary

ScottishPower is seeking an experienced field operations technician to install, commission and maintain distribution protection systems, telecoms apparatus, SCADA/Telecontrol and online monitoring. The role is mainly site-based across the SPD network in Scotland.

You will undertake defect diagnosis, ensure safety compliance and deliver high-quality service while working within budget and schedules.

Qualifications

• S/NVQ 4, HNC/HND or equivalent.
• Crafts qualification, apprenticeship, SCOTVEC or equivalent vocational qualification.
• At least 3 years in a technical position.
• Knowledge of HV Distribution Protection Systems.
• Understanding contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain new apparatus on time and within budget.
• Undertake defect diagnosis using diagnostic tools.
• Ensure all site works follow safety rules and quality standards.
• Deliver gold-standard customer service during site installations.

Skills

Live working

PowerSystems Live Working Manual

Network Technical Services

Safety Rules

SCADA/Telecontrol

Distribution Protection

Online Monitoring

Telecoms Apparatus

H.V. Distribution Protection

Education

S/NVQ 4/HNC/HND

Crafts qualification or SCOTVEC

Tools

PowerSystems authorisations

Job description

Location: Any office base across the Distribution licence area in Scotland — including Telferton (Edinburgh), Glenrothes, Bonnybridge, Cambuslang, Kilmarnock, Dumfries and Galashiels. This role will be predominantly site‑based across the SPD network.
Salary: from £38,760
Contract type: Permanent/Full Time

Help us create a better future, quicker

To undertake the installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault rectification on the following apparatus:

• Distribution Protection Systems
• Telecoms Apparatus
• Online Monitoring
• SCADA/Telecontrol
• Network Controllable Points

What you’ll be doing

• Contributes as an effective member of the Field Operations Team through achieving of overall targets
• Undertake installation, commissioning and maintenance of new apparatus on time and to budget
• Undertake defect diagnosis using PC based diagnostic tools & ensure clearance in accordance with overall targets
• Ensure all site works undertaken safely through adherence to safety management systems
• Ensure that work programmes are delivered to budget and agreed quality standard.
• Deliver gold standard customer service during site installations and interaction where required with customers

What you’ll bring

• Authorised to undertake ‘live working’ in accordance with PowerSystems Live Working Manual
• An understanding of the challenges and aims of the Network Technical Services Group.
• Knowledge of Power Systems Health & Safety & Environmental requirements and compliance
• Sound working knowledge of the following:-
• Distribution Protection & Battery systems.
• SCADA/Telecontrol
• Distribution Plant
• Network Controllable Points
• Online Monitoring Apparatus
• Telecoms Apparatus

Minimum Requirements

• S/NVQ 4, HNC/HND
• Crafts qualification, apprenticeship, SCOTVEC equivalent or equivalent vocational qualification
• At least 3 years work experience in relevant technical position
• Knowledge of H.V. Distribution Protection Systems
• Appreciation of Contractor Management
• Hold appropriate PowerSystems Operational authorisations
• Expert knowledge of ScottishPower’s Safety Rules, PSSIs and PSMSPs and Quality Management System

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%.

Benefits

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: 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 [e-mail].

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.

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November-24-2026