Transmission Technician - Defects

Transmission Technician
- Defects Eurocentral (Covering Central & Southern Scotland)

Salary: £38,760 - £48,450

Permanent

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.

Salary: £38,760 - £48,450

Permanent

Closing Date: 04/09/2026

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.

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

• Assist and coordinate fault and defect management activities across the Substations Delivery Area.
• Monitor asset health and analyse condition data to identify repair priorities and support network performance.
• Develop and track repair plans, ensuring defects are resolved safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate repair projects, including contractor engagement, materials, procurement and project administration.
• Plan and facilitate outages to enable fault and defect repairs alongside maintenance and capital works.
• Work closely with operational teams, schedulers and stakeholders to deliver repair programmes and optimise resources.
• Prepare work instructions and supporting documentation for non-routine activities.
• Manage contractor performance, safety and compliance, including audits and reporting.

• Experience managing/resolving faults, defects, maintenance or asset repair activities within electrical transmission, power, utilities, industrial or engineering environments.
• Strong planning and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple work streams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of substation assets and asset health management, including fault diagnosis, repair planning and risk mitigation.
• Experience coordinating outages, resources and work schedules to safely deliver maintenance and repair activities.
• Ability to analyse technical data and translate findings into practical repair and improvement plans.
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage with engineers, technicians, contractors and operational teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality and environmental standards, with experience managing contractor performance and compliance.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement, mentoring colleagues and supporting operational excellence.

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, or significant relevant industry experience.
• Experience working within substations, operational sites or similar engineering environments
• Knowledge of fault and defect management, maintenance planning, asset health monitoring or project coordination.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation.

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 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…