Field Technician

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

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%. 

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 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 careers@scottishpower.com.

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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