Overview
Field Team Leader (Operations and Maintenance)
Location: Middlewich, Cheshire District, SPM. Working Pattern: Office and site-based, with hybrid working available.
Salary: £44,000 - £55,000 + benefits package. Permanent / Full Time.
Closing Date: 19th September.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and coach your team to ensure safe working practices and high productivity.
* Ensure teams are competent, authorised, and equipped to meet programme needs.
* Analyse performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
* Manage budgets and control costs effectively.
* Support CI/CML efficiencies and delivery of short- and medium-term plans.
* Take ownership of customer complaints and ensure resolution.
What You’ll Bring
* SVQ/NVQ engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
* Proven experience in team management.
* Strong knowledge of construction and maintenance standards.
* Contractor and SLA management experience.
* Excellent stakeholder and customer engagement skills.
* Commercial and regulatory awareness.
* Computer literacy (Microsoft Office suite).
* Willingness to travel to sites in the district as required.
A technical background is advantageous but not essential; if you have other relevant experience in an industrial industry, we’d love to hear from you.
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%.
At SP Energy Networks, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. Our benefits are designed to help you take care of your family’s wellbeing, save for your future, and take personal steps for climate action.
* 36 days annual leave
* Holiday purchase – extra annual leave
* Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme
* Payroll giving and charity matched funding
* Technology Vouchers – save on technology costs
* Reduce carbon emissions initiatives
* Electric Vehicle Schemes
* 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)
* Financial wellbeing support
* Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and travel insurance deals
Why SP Energy Networks
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a leader in wind energy. We maintain electricity flow across regions and operate cables and lines that form the transmission network, connecting infrastructure like wind farms to the grid. We support Scotland’s Net Zero by 2044 and are committed to investing in our internal talent.
We offer diverse opportunities and a commitment to inclusivity and career development within a global organisation.
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities or other needs. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
Mobility
Please note that applicants must be eligible to work in the country of the vacancy. If required, the Company will support immigration requirements.
Important
Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before the Job Posting End Date.
September 19, 2025
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