Field Technician

Field Technician
Scottish Power – Various, Central & Southern Scotland
Salary: up to £41,800 per year plus attractive benefits package
Company Van, Fuel Card, PPE and Tools all provided
Full Time / Permanent
Closing Date: 2nd June 2024

Help us create a better future, quicker

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

At the heart of all business visions and 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 push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

Role:

To undertake the installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault rectification on the following apparatus:

o Distribution Protection Systems
o Telecoms Apparatus
o Online Monitoring
o SCADA/Telecontrol
o Network Controllable Points

o LV Fault Monitoring

o Electrical Wiring

What you'll be doing

Contributes as an effective member of the Field Operations Team through achieving of overall targets

Undertake installation, commissioning and maintenance of new apparatus on time and to budget

Undertake defect diagnosis using PC based diagnostic tools & ensure clearance in accordance with overall targets

Ensure all site works undertaken safely through adherence to safety management systems

Ensure that work programmes are delivered to budget and agreed quality standard.

Deliver gold standard customer service during site installations and interaction where required with customers

What you’ll bring

Previous experience with the installation, commissioning and maintenance of new apparatus on time and to budget

Exposure in undertaking defect diagnosis using PC based diagnostic tools & ensure clearance in accordance with overall targets

Track record of all works being completed safely through adherence to safety management systems

An understanding that we strive for gold standard customer service during site installations and interaction where required with customers

ONC/City and Guilds Qualification (desirable)

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.

We’re investing £2 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, SP Energy Networks can of