Trainee Technical Craftsperson - Glasgow, United Kingdom - SP DISTRIBUTION PLC

SP DISTRIBUTION PLC
SP DISTRIBUTION PLC
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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Technical Craftsmen (Trainee)

From £26,000 per annum

Glasgow

Permanent

_Salary reviewed after successfully completing training and reaching a competent level within the role._

Help us create a better future, quicker


Joining ScottishPower as a technical craftsman trainee you will be responsible for supporting the integrity of the distribution and protection system.

You will be the nominated person in charge ensuring all site work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policy and safety rules.

You will deliver planned maintenance, investment and fault repair works as well as undertake:

  • Programmed, post fault and fault switching on distribution networks
  • Installation, commissioning and fault rectification of battery systems
  • Plant and protection maintenance
  • Protection commissioning and implementation, reactive and post fault switching and maintenance with operational engineers
  • Additionally, further develop appropriate skills for the distribution network, optimise and improve time restoration of supplies and provide best in class customer delivery.

What you'll be doing


You will manage the development of assigned trainees including apprentices, skills seekers, and adult craft trainees and contribute to the team goals by providing support, advice, encouragement and clear direction and coaching.


Carry out site and operational risk assessments on your team and associated contractors, deliver excellent customer feedback to all aspects of your operation and actively promote and strive to deliver high levels of customer service.

A crucial aspect will be to capture feedback and issues from operational safety and compliance audits and address any non-conformances.


Proactively working towards a zero-accident culture and have an awareness of and compliance with Company Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.


What you'll bring


You will be educated to HNC/HND level or equivalent and have a trade certification, as well as a full valid driving licence.

Full training and support will be provided on joining.

Having a knowledge of electrical networks, protection & battery systems, inter-trip systems and ancillary equipment and authorised to switch on the electrical network is beneficial.


A knowledge of distribution protection systems and control and restoration processes and procedures and if authorised and trained, can undertake 'live working' in accordance to live working manual.


  • Standby duties will be required as when necessary.

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
Access to 'nudge' financial wellbeing support
Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more.


Why ScottishPower


ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy.

With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen.

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.

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