LV Cable Jointer in Glasgow - Scottish Power

LV Cable Jointer

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Available Locations: Glasgow / Edinburgh
OTE - £50,000 per year (Competitive Salary + Standby and Overtime)
Full Time / Permanent
Help us create a better future, quicker
We are currently looking to recruit a Jointer to construct, maintain and repair the electrical distribution network. This is an important role within the district, where you’ll provide key skills and knowledge to ready the network for an electric future and to help meet the challenge of Net Zero across more than 100,000km of network and 30,000 substations, benefiting more than 3.5m homes and businesses across Scotland, England, and Wales. All training, Tools and PPE will be provided when working towards Company Authorisation and once Authorised, the role will include a paid Standby rota, typically on a 1:6 rotation but this may vary.
We have opportunities across Central Scotland - Glasgow, Ayrshire, Falkirk, Fife and Edinburgh.
What you'll be doing
Day to day you’ll ensure that all site works are carried out safely, in accordance with company policy and safety rules and in an efficient manner. This may include acting as the nominated person in charge of safety for the duration of works attended.
You’ll undertake; cablehead changes, cablehead and substation fuse replacement, fault location, generator deployment / connection, jointing work and issuing / receipting appropriate safety documents, all as appropriately authorised. As well as occasionally assisting other trade groups in the company.
You will be able to plan and carry out work in a safe manner, always adhering to health and safety procedures with and ability to work proactively on own or as part of a team with a confident and enthusiastic attitude.
We will expect a proven attention to detail and able to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills whilst delivering outstanding customer service and essential services 24/7/365 that make a difference to local people and communities.
What you’ll bring
We will look to you to have demonstratable experience and understanding of jointing, testing, and fault finding. Experience working within a utilities business is preferable but not essential. You should also have sound knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers, as an on-site representative of the company.
Qualifications
· City and guilds or NVQ equivalent, and / or equivalent experience (minimum)
Minimum Requirements
Employed currently or historically as an electrical cable jointer at one or more of LV, HV, EHV (minimum)
Driving licence (minimum)
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 Northwest 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, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.
Inclusion, diversity, 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 pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen 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.
Mobility
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen 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.
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May-31-2024