Craftsperson (Overhead Lines)
Location: Eurocentral, Motherwell. ML1 4UR
Salary: up to £40,000 per year, plus overtime/standby opportunities
We also offer an extensive benefits package, including our “Double Match Pension” – where we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%, 36 days paid holidays, Share Schemes, Holiday purchase and much more (see below).
Full Time / Permanent
Closing Date: 06/04/26
Help us create a better future, quicker
Overtime opportunities:
Monday - Saturday (8am till midnight) - Time and a Half
Monday - Saturday (midnight to 8am) - Double Time
Sunday - Double Time (all hours)
Overtime is not mandatory.
Role
Inspect, maintain, repair and construction works on the Transmission Overhead Line network to required policy and standards
Ensure compliance with ESQC Regulations and with internal inspection policies and procedures.
Undertake programmed, post fault and fault work on the Transmission network to agreed productivity levels.
Perform stand-by duties as agreed with the company to allow for the restoration of customer supplies and network discrepancies impacting network security.
Carry out all works in accordance with the Land Code of Conduct and positively represent the company when liaising with external customers.
Provide excellent customer service, value for money, maximise performance and operational efficiency.
Be technically innovative and improve network resilience for customers; and ensure transmission assets meet prescribed capability and performance expectations.
Assist in delivery of Plant and Overhead Line Inspection & Maintenance, Capital Work Programmes, Faults and Emergency works on the Transmission System.
Responsibility for providing accurate data capture for items including inspections, as-built records and time sheets.
Identify issues that need immediate attention and hand over to the correct people for resolution
Ensure all site works carried out safely, including supervision of contractors.
Assist Line manager for effective job planning including pre-vetting jobs and obtaining materials, vehicles and equipment.
What you’ll be doing
Sound knowledge of Transmission Plant and Equipment and the Scottish Power Health and Safety processes and procedures.
Good understanding of outage and resource planning – combined with a knowledge of materials, equipment and techniques associated with conductor repairs
Demonstratable knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques for Overhead line repairs and refurbishment
An understanding of principles and techniques for lifting, rigging and slinging
Scottish Power, National Grid or other REC’s system authorisations
Ability to work at height up to 400ft.
Ability to communicate with customers and colleagues.
Knowledge of ESQC regulations for transmission overhead lines
Minimum Criteria
* Able to demonstrate experience and technical competence in relation to Transmission Operation and Maintenance Activities
* Evidence of system authorisations held
* Proven track record in all aspects of slinging, rigging and OHL repairs and maintenance
* Full valid drivers licence
* Site Management Safety Training / Safety Passport
That’s Why 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 options including: 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 >£10 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 the careers team