Craftsperson; Jointing

Craftsperson (Jointing)

Location:

Middlewich Salary up to £42,550 per year (plus additional standby rates once authorised) and extensive Overtime opportunities (rates noted below) Full Time / Permanent Closing date: 29/10/26

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 know people are central to building a better future, quicker and we are seeking new talent to join our team.

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 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 at Tention to detail and able to demonstrate good oral and written communication skills whilst delivering outstanding customer service and essential services 24/7 365 days a year that make a difference to local people and communities. This will include being part of a 1:6 standby which may vary.

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.

Overtime:
Monday
- Saturday (8pm-midnight):
Time and a half Monday
- Saturday (midnight-8am):
Double time Sunday:
Double time Overtime is not mandatory.

• 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%. At Scottish Power, 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…