Craftsperson; Jointer

Merseyside

Salary from £32,240 - £40,300 per year plus strong benefits package and career progression opportunities

Location:

Merseyside

Full Time / Permanent

Help us create a better future, quicker! At SP Energy Networks our focus is on harnessing technology and innovation to create the networks of the future. Our team is building a dynamic network to meet the changing demands for electricity and increasingly, renewable electricity – safely, securely, and sustainably in the communities we serve.

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.

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, issuing/receipting appropriate safety documents, all as appropriately authorised. You may also occasionally assist 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 an 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. This will include being part of a 1:6 standby which may vary.

Demonstrable experience and understanding of jointing, testing, and fault finding. Experience working within a utilities business is preferable but not essential.

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.

• City and guilds or NVQ equivalent, and/or equivalent experience (minimum)
• Employed currently or historically as an electrical cable jointer at one or more of LV, HV, EHV (minimum)
• Driving licence (minimum)

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 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

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…