Technical Craftsperson

Technical Craftsperson

Kilmarnock

Salary starting from £36,120

Closing Date: 13th February 2025

Help us create a better future, quicker!

At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely and sustainably in the communities we serve.

At SP Energy Networks, we know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver district business plan outputs in line with financial, regulatory, and business plan objectives.

• Engage with customers and stakeholders to support communication activities for project plans.

• Develop project plans to minimise outages for customers.

• Ensure efficient delivery of performance targets, including customer satisfaction and service standards.

• Undertake activities such as contract management, operational switching, and project management.

• Support continual performance improvement through analysis of outputs and feedback.

• Integrate asset stewardship and ownership values through sound engineering principles.

• Promote safety behaviours and ensure compliance with safety legislation.

• Deliver maintenance and reliability outputs in line with financial and regulatory objectives

What you’ll bring

• Project/programme coordination experience.

• Knowledge of the regulatory environment and relevant output mechanisms.

• General contract, commercial, and regulatory awareness.

• Effective stakeholder and customer service engagement.

• Ability to communicate and present information effectively.

• Ability to manage competing priorities with sound judgement.

• Technical and operational experience in a relevant industrial role.

• Low Voltage operational authorisation.

• Working knowledge of the Interconnected LV network.

• Crafts qualification, apprenticeship, S/NVQ, or equivalent experience.

• Relevant network construction and operational experience.

• Computer literacy
    

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 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 profes

sional goals, in a global organisation.

, , 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 -related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a 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.

IMPORTANT 

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

February-13-2025