Craftsperson (Lines
Listed on 2026-08-18
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Energy/Power Generation
Electrical Engineering, Field/Service Technician
Craftsperson (Overhead Lines)
Location: Eurocentral, Motherwell. ML1 4UR
Base Salary: up to £42,550 per year, plus opportunities to increase the annual salary through overtime/standby duties.
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: 30/08/26
Help us create a better future, quicker
Overtime OpportunitiesMonday
- Saturday (8am till midnight) - Time and a Half
Monday
- Saturday (midnight to 8am) - Double Time
Sunday
- Double Time (all hours)
Overtime is not mandatory.
RoleInspect, 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 DoingSound 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
- 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…
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