Craftsperson (Lines)

Job TitleCraftsperson (Lines)

LocationOswestry

Salaryfrom 32240 Benefits

Help us create a better future quicker

The role of Craftsperson (Linesperson) offers an exciting and diverse array of challenges as well as excellent opportunities for personal development.

As an authorised Craftsperson (Linesperson) you will carry out the maintenance fault finding/repairand the construction of SPENs overhead network up to 33kV within the DVMW area.

Whatyoullbe doing

You willparticipateas part of a team to construct repair and refurbish SPENs overhead network innumerouslocations within the DVMW area and an understanding of SPEN safe working practices is essential.

As part of your role you will:

• Plan and pre vet jobs in both daily and fault scenarios.

• Understand SPEN network diagrams.

• Obtain materials using SPEN stores application.

• Operate a range of vehicles both on and off-road.

• Work dayand night in adverse weather conditions.

• Use various overhead equipment.

• Create risk assessments before commencement of work.

• Receive job-specific safety documents.

• Connect generators.

• Keep up to date with booking of daily hours.

• Work to a high standard whilstdemonstratingthe highest levels of health and safety in line with current SPEN safety rules.

Youllalso need to be:

• Customer-focused with the ability to communicate clearly.

• In possession of a full UK driving licence.

• Well organisedself-motivatedand happy working as part of a team.

• Able todemonstratethe ability to complete paperwork relating to work-based activities.

• iPhone and computer proficient.

• Join the current standby rota.

Whatyoullbring

We areseekingan experienced enthusiastic craftsperson with knowledge of low and high voltage electrical distribution networks. Ideally you will have experience of working on the overhead network but this is not essential as training can be provided.

The successful candidate would need todemonstrateas a minimum:

• Qualified overhead lines craftsperson withappropriate suiteof training and authorisations up to 33kV

• Full valid driving licence

Whatsin it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually you can also enjoya number ofother benefits. With our pension schemewelldouble match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower we believeitsthelittle thingswe do in life that makea big difference. From helping you look after your familys wellbeing save for yourfutureand 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.Thatswhy our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave

• Holiday Purchase perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

• Share Schemes

• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding

• Technology Vouchers save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases

• Electric Vehicle Schemes to help you transition to green/clean driving

• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans

• Healthcare benefit optionsincluding:Dental Insurance Private Medical Insurance Health CashPlanand annual Health Assessments

• Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Access toSavesmartfinancial wellbeing support

• Plusshopping leisure restaurant and gym discounts and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group one of the worlds 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 Northwest of England. Weoperateover 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system.Itsa role that puts us right at the heart of Scotlands ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. Andweretaking it very seriously.Wereinvesting 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 ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals in a global organisation.