Driver

SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We're one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We're proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry's most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we're collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

Our Role

We're looking for a proactive and safety-conscious Driver to support our operational teams across the South patch. This is a key role that helps ensure our jointing teams can restore supply to customers quickly and safely. If you enjoy working outdoors, being hands-on, and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Safely deliver diggers, barriers, signs, and materials to site.
• Set up streetworks equipment to create safe working environments.
• Carry out daily vehicle, digger, and trailer checks using our mobile app.
• Keep the depot clean, organised, and stocked with essential materials.
• Support colleagues with deliveries, forklift operations, and general yard duties.
• Work closely with the depot manager to maintain a safe and efficient workspace.
• If qualified, assist our engineering team with fault response using specialist vehicles.

The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What we're looking for

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:

• Full UK driving license (essential)
• Towing license and experience towing (essential)
• Street works ticket (desirable)
• Past experience working in the electricity industry/ground works (desirable)
• Forklift license (desirable)
• Excavator ticket (desirable)
• O License/C1 license (desirable)
• To undertake Standby Duties, as required by the Business

What we're offering

We value your expertise and in return, you'll receive:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 26 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We're proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at or call option 2).

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.