Technical Support (Design)

Technical Support (Design)

Location: Prenton/Wrexham

Salary from £34,040

Fixed Term – 12 Months

Help us create a better future, quicker

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) is part of Scottish Power, we provide power on behalf of supply companies through a network of cables and power lines that we own and maintain. Through our transmission and distribution network we provide power to customers in Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and North Shropshire as well as Central and Southern Scotland.

As a technical Support (Design) you will provide Support in the delivery of the ENATS 43 - 8, ETR 132 and reactive works including ESQCR, HFR and General Enquiry Cases ensuring the appropriate circuits and sites are issued to contractors and support in the reporting and programming of cutting works. This will include planning outages to clear sites impacted by vegetation.

What you’ll be doing

• Monitor and Report progress of current vegetation management programmes including issuing work to Service partners via SPEN Vegetation Management System.

• Maintain financial control and governance through SAP by raising accurate Purchase and Work Orders processing applications within set weekly timescales 

• Provide support in preparing presentation for Monthly Service Partner performance meetings.

• Carry out analysis on business performance data and prepare reports and presentations for Programme Manager.

• Prioritisation of activities to achieve departmental goals and minimise risk.

• Delivery of additional business initiatives in line with operating plans requirements.

What you’ll bring

• Ability to work as part of a multi-functional team.

• Experienced in preparing analysis, reports and presentations for senior management, numerically articulate with strong attention to detail.

• Working knowledge of Energy Networks IT systems including SAP, DOP and Utility Map Viewer (UMV)

• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/ challenges.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office systems including SharePoint and other Microsoft applications

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

• Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.

• Developed customer service skills.

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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