Electricity Network Technician

About Us

The power behind a network that nearly 8 million people rely on every day, the Western Power team works collectively and collaboratively to serve our communities. Not only are we the largest electricity distribution network operator in the UK, we also strive to be the best. So every one of our 6,500 people works with passion and purpose, energy and ambition, whatever their role in maintaining, repairing and upgrading the electricity network.

If this is your opportunity to join us, you’ll find we offer a supportive, rewarding and friendly working environment where you’ll be empowered to build a career. Along the way, you’ll be invested in, be enabled by the latest technology and find that we’re always interested in evolving our systems and processes so that we get even better, every day.

In return, you’ll enjoy a package of benefits designed to reward your hard work and incentivise your ambition. Everyone here enjoys a competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, company pension scheme, protective clothing where required, an Employee Assistance Programme and a managed back care programme.

Western Power Distribution is an equal opportunities employer, a Disability level 1 Employer and a corporate signatory of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) programme. Our desire is to bring in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build further on our inclusive culture. We value and celebrate individual difference and we believe that an inclusive culture will help the business grow as a positive, strong and innovative company

Job Introduction

An opportunity has arisen for a Technician based in the Kettering area.

The successful candidate will be accountable to the Team Manager for the construction, maintenance and repair of the distribution network up to 66kV.  You will be require to take responsibility for safety, work planning, performance and the issuing of safety documents and other tasks appropriate to the technician role.  You will also be required to switch up to 66kV.

You will need to hold a Level 2 qualification in Electrical Engineering such as City & Guilds 2339 and if not already attained will be required to undertake Level 3.  You must also have attained GCSE grade A*-C/4-9 or the equivalent Functional Skills qualification in Maths and English.

* Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed to a lower salary range until all necessary training and qualifications are complete.

Main Responsibilities

You will be accountable to the Team Manager for:

• The construction, reinforcement, alteration and replacement of assets.
• The maintenance and repair of assets.
• The restoration of supplies to customers and repair of faulty assets.
• The issue of safety documents up to 66kV.
• The organisation of individual projects.
• The cost effectiveness of individual projects.
• Own performance and behaviour.
• The impact of project and own activities on customers, public and environment.
• The health and safety of the team.
• The quality of own work.
• Own personal development.
• The identification of necessary physical resources.
• The effective use of contracts.
• The representation of the team and the Company at the individual level.

The Ideal Candidate

You must be able to work on our own initiative as part of a small team and be capable of making on the spot decisions as required.  You will need good communication skills, a flexible attitude and be able to cope in pressured situations often working to tight deadlines.  In addition you will be expected to train as an SAP and be mobile throughout the area as you will be required to undertake standby duties.

Please note:

1. Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, so please do check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date
2. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible
3. To enhance your candidate experience, we recommend using Google Chrome to complete your online application.  Should you have any questions regarding this or require additional support to complete your online application, please email recruitment@westernpower.co.uk