Craftsperson (Technical Services)

Team Member (Craftsperson technical support)

Location: Queensferry, North Wales (office) and travel to sites

£34,040 - £42,550 + strong benefits package & fantastic career progression opportunities

Full Time / Permanent

Closing Date: 25th July 2026

Help us create a better future, quicker!

At ScottishPower, we know that our people are our strongest asset. We’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence, and passion can help us reach our goals.

At the heart of all our business activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas, and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and support career progression so we can grow our talent from within.

What You’ll be Doing

Within SPM Licence programmes the High Voltage Test Centre team ensure company adherence to the required policy and procedures relating to testing of HV Fuse rods ,Gloves & Sleeves and Live Line Trucks including  electrical test equipment/instruments, and live line equipment.

Rigorous procedures are in place to ensure the safety of staff when working on or in proximity to the electrical network and the High voltage test centre team inspect, test and repair a range of safety-critical items of equipment required to work on the electrical network, including registration of equipment and management of test records for Live Line tools across all depot locations throughout the SPEN Group Licence areas.

Responsible for delivering the safe provision of one or more of the following specific activities with strict adherence to the appropriate regulatory and license obligations for the electricity distribution network;

• Fuse Rod testing
• Potential Indicator testing
• Inspection of live line equipment
• Electrical test & inspection of Live Line Hands-On Working on equipment, associated truck & kit
• Maintain electronic records
• Generator lead/pod repairs
• Assist in Inspections across all depots within the SPEN Group Licence areas (with overnight stays)
• Deliver business plan outputs in line with financial, regulatory and business plan objectives whilst optimising return through incentive mechanisms.
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of performance targets as appropriate
• To support continual performance improvement through analysis of outputs and feedback from internal and external sources.
• Demonstrate and promote exemplary safety behaviours and ensure that all safety legislation is implemented and delivered through all activities
• Capture feedback and issues from Operational Safety and Compliance Audits, Quality Audits etc and address any non-conformances.
• Deliver excellent customer service to all aspects of your operation.  Actively promote and strive to achieve customer service standards within area of responsibility.
• Take responsibility and accountability for tasks and activities and contributes to the achievement of team goals by providing support, advice, encouragement, clear direction and coaching when appropriate.

What you will bring

Preferred requirements:

• City & Guilds ll, or equivalent electrical qualification
• Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent training
• Full valid driving licence

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Technical and operational experience in a relevant engineering role.
• Sound knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
• Sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Awareness of network development policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of network and business data and network management systems.
• Contract & Service Level Agreement (SLA) management and general commercial & regulatory awareness.
• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.
• Ability to communicate with customers and colleagues.
• Use of electrical test equipment.

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 Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding
• Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purposes
• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change
• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans
• Options to purchase dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to ‘nudge’ 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.

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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