Craftsperson (Technical Services)

Team Member (Craftsperson technical support)

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

£32,240 - £40,300 + strong benefits package & fantastic career progression opportunities

Full Time / Permanent

Closing Date: 25th July

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 SPM & SPD

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 rubber equipment, associated truck & kit
- Maintain electronic records
- Generator lead/pod repairs
- Assist in Inspections across Energy Networks North & South (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'll 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 pur