Craftsperson (Lines)

Job Title

Craftsperson (Lines)

Location

Aberystwyth, Newtown, Oswestry and Wrexham

Salary

£30,400 + benefits

Overview

The role of Craftsperson (Linesperson) offers an exciting and diverse array of challenges and excellent opportunities for personal development.

Responsibilities

• Construct, repair and refurbish SPEN’s overhead network (up to 33kV) in the DVMW area.
• Participate as part of a team and maintain fault finding, repair and construction of overhead network.
• Plan and pre‑vet jobs for daily and fault scenarios.
• Understand SPEN network diagrams and obtain materials via SPEN stores application.
• Operate vehicles (on and off‑road) and use overhead equipment.
• Work day and night in adverse weather conditions.
• Create risk assessments before work commences.
• Receive job‑specific safety documents and connect generators.
• Keep up‑to‑date with booking of daily hours and work to a high standard.
• Demonstrate highest levels of health and safety in line with SPEN safety rules.

Qualifications and Skills

• Customer‑focused with clear communication.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Well organised, self‑motivated, and happy working as part of a team.
• Ability to complete paperwork for work‑based activities.
• iPhone and computer proficient.
• Join the current standby rota.

Application Requirements

• Qualified overhead lines craftsperson with appropriate suite of training and authorisations up to 33kV.
• Full valid driving licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reviewed annually.
• Pension scheme: company matches contribution up to 10%.
• 36 days annual leave.
• Holiday purchase.
• Share schemes.
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding.
• Technology vouchers.
• Electric vehicle schemes.
• Cycle to work scheme and public transport season ticket loans.
• Healthcare benefit options (dental, private medical, health cash plan, annual health assessments).
• Life assurance (4× salary).
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support.
• Additional discounts on shopping, leisure, restaurants, gym, travel insurance and more.

Equal Opportunity

ScottishPower is committed to equal opportunity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds. We provide reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy‑related support. If you require support, please contact careers@scottishpower.com.

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