Transmission Technician - Defects

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

Salary: £38,760 - £48,450

Permanent

Closing Date: 04/09/2026

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.

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.

What you’ll be doing

To coordinate the identification, prioritisation and delivery of fault and defect repairs across the Substations Delivery Area, ensuring assets are maintained safely, efficiently and in line with network performance objectives. Working closely with operational teams, contractors and stakeholders, you will support asset health management, repair planning and project delivery.

• 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.

What You'll Bring

• 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 workstreams, 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.

Minimum Criteria

• 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.

  

What’s in it for you

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 ScottishPower, 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 the cost of your technology purposes

• Count us in – pledge to reduce carbon emissions and help fight climate change

• Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving

• Cycle to Work scheme and public transport season ticket loans

• Options to purchase 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

Why SP Energy Networks

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 of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network – connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It’s a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland’s ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we’re taking it very seriously. We’re investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you’ll fit right in.

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 neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers@scottishpower.com.

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.

IMPORTANT 

Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

September-5-2026