Overhead Line Operative
Location(s) available:
Ayrshire, Central & Fife, Dumfries & Stranraer, Edinburgh & Borders, Lanarkshire
Salary: up to £32,350 (DOE) plus a strong benefits package and excellent career progression opportunities
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 08/06/26
SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a global leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses across Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales, and the North West of England.
We operate over 4,000 km of transmission cables and overhead lines, connecting key infrastructure such as wind farms into the electricity system.
Role
We are recruiting Overhead Line Operatives to support the maintenance of the distribution overhead line network across multiple districts. As part of this role the candidates will receive appropriate training to carry out hazard and defect clearance activities on distribution overhead lines.
This is an operational role, playing a key part in maintaining a safe, reliable electricity network and supporting the transition to a low‑carbon future. You will help protect the integrity of overhead line assets supplying electricity to local homes, businesses and communities.
All training, tools and PPE will be provided. Once training is complete and relevant company authorisations are achieved, the role will focus on planned and reactive hazard and defect clearance work. Standby and overtime opportunities will be available, subject to business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete training, assessments and authorisation processes during the training period.
- Carry out hazard and defect clearance on distribution overhead line assets.
- Support planned and reactive overhead line maintenance in line with work instructions and safety rules.
- Ensure all work is undertaken safely and in compliance with company policies and health and safety legislation.
- Follow instructions from authorised supervisors and apply safe systems of work at all times.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions and varied terrain, assessing site and environmental conditions.
- Use vehicles, tools and plant safely once trained and authorised.
- Be IT literate and competent in the use of SPEN issued devices (e.g. iPad, mobile phone).
- Work effectively as part of a team to support safety, productivity and service delivery.
- Maintain a professional approach when working in public areas and on customer premises.
Minimum Requirements
- No previous overhead line experience required – full training provided.
- Must be able to provide evidence of suitable physical fitness.
- Previous experience in a utility support role would be advantageous.
- Commitment to completing the six‑month training programme.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- Full UK driving licence (HGV Class 1 desirable but not essential).
- Demonstrates knowledge of customer service principles and a commitment to positive customer engagement.
Overtime
- Monday – Saturday (8pm–midnight): Time and a half
- Monday – Saturday (midnight–8am): Double time
- Sunday: Double time
- Overtime is not mandatory.
Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary reviewed annually, a comprehensive benefits package is provided, including:
- 36 days annual leave
- Holiday purchase scheme
- 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 including dental insurance, private medical insurance, health cash plan and annual health assessments
- Life assurance (4× salary)
- Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
- Shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neuro‑divergent or require pregnancy‑related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.
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