Field Engineer

79722 - Field Engineer

This Field Engineer will report to the Lead Field Engineer and will work within Network Operations based in our Bengeworth road office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £51,245 - £76,229 per annum (depending on experience), Inner London Allowance £5723.57, Non canteen allowance £311 and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date: 3rd November 2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)

Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme

Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Occupational Health support

Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.

Discounted access to sports and social clubs

Employee Assistance Programme.

Job Purpose:

To work as part of a team within the London Region geographical area. Also you will support Capital Programme, Connections, and Faults within the area. This includes liaison with customers, network operations and control, networks guidance of field staff and management of contractors.

Principal Accountabilities:

Ensure safety management throughout all responsibilities.

Responsibility for delivery of all maintenance, construction and fault works to time, cost and quality.

Ensure staff comply with all procedures and work to a high standard of quality.

Daily planning, coordination and real-time responsibility for the efficient utilisation of resources.

Communicate with HV/LV control - submission of HV/LV switching log, complete HV/LV network operations in accordance to distribution safety rules and procedures.

Ensure that the Asset Database - SAP, is updated with completed work by the system.

Support and provide technical support to field staff,

Manage and resolve any contract actual issues, with the support of Contract Management.

Produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements for the safe delivery of projects work.

Complete quality assurance checks of works completed and to rectify any quality issues identified.

Communicate with and manage relationships with our customers to meet their expectations wherever possible.

To be prepared to assist other sections e.g. organisational changes, system emergencies as determined by your experience.

Complete out of hours safety/emergency response (Standby).

From 1 October 2024 all new employees appointed to the Field Engineer or Lead Field Engineers roles within Network Operations will include a contractual requirement to undertake standby for a minimum period of 20 years, or up to the age of 55 whichever comes first.

Nature and Scope:

You will play an important role in the team and manage the delivery of all Maintenance, Capital Programme, Connections and Faults work within a geographical area. Together with the scheduling team, Work Planner, Field Staff Supervisor and Field Staff you will deliver an excellent service to the customer, ensuring we meet the requirements of our Guaranteed Service Standards.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

Essential

Good organisational and communication skills
ONC Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
HNC Electrical Engineering, or equivalent (if not achieved, must be committed to undertaking studies)
IT literate, including financial and work package (SAP)
Current valid driving licence

Desirable

LV/HV authorisation on the LPN network
NRSWA (City & Guilds) Supervisors certificate
IOSH Managing Safely certificate
Familiarity with MS Excel spreadsheets

Key Competencies

Essential

Organisational Awareness
Customer Service
Safety Management
To be able to work on own initiative
Flexibility

Desirable

Project Management
Prioritisation/Scheduling experience