You will participate as part of a team to construct, repair, and refurbish SPEN's overhead network in numerous locations 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 day and 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 whilst demonstrating the highest levels of health and safety in line with current SPEN safety rules.
You'll also need to be:
Customer-focused with the ability to communicate clearly.
In possession of a full UK driving licence.
Well organised, self-motivated and happy working as part of a team.
Able to demonstrate the ability to complete paperwork relating to work-based activities.
iPhone and computer proficient.
Join the current standby rota.
Requirements
We are seeking an 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 to demonstrate as a minimum:
Qualified overhead lines craftsperson with appropriate suite of training and authorisations up to 33kV
Full valid driving licence
Benefits
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%.36 days annual leaveHoliday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leaveShare SchemesPayroll Giving and Charity Matched FundingTechnology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchasesElectric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean drivingCycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket LoansHealthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health AssessmentsLife Assurance (4x salary)Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing supportPlus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and moreWhy ScottishPowerScottishPower is 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 pregnancy-related support. If you need supportHealth insuranceDental insurance
Additional Information
Job Title Craftsperson (Lines)
Location Aberystwyth, Newtown, Oswestry and Wrexham
Salary from £30,400 + 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/repair and the construction of SPEN's overhead network up to 33kV within the DVMW area.
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