Craft Trainer – Fitter Distribution Networks

Craft Trainer Dealain House, Napier Road, Wardpark, Cumbernauld. G68 0DF (with travel to other ScottishPower site locations depending on training demand) Salary from £42,000 with 10% Annual Bonus and Single Person Healthcare Flexible Working Pattern...

Craft Trainer

Dealain House, Napier Road, Wardpark, Cumbernauld. G68 0DF (with travel to other ScottishPower site locations depending on training demand)  

Salary from £42,000 with 10% Annual Bonus and Single Person Healthcare

Flexible Working Pattern

Closing date: 3rd of June 2025

Purpose

At ScottishPower, we believe in working together to make a world of difference. So, knowing that our people are our strongest asset, we’re always looking for individuals whose energy, intelligence and passion can help us reach our goals. At the heart of all business visions and activities are the people whose individual efforts and performance make it happen. We encourage our people to be proud of where they work, to share their ideas and to own their careers. We promote a safe working environment and push people to shape and progress their careers so that we grow our talent within the company.

We’re able to continue our recruitment drive because the demand for energy keeps growing. As well as this, our investment in our network and continual search for innovative ways to generate and distribute energy means we can offer a wide range of exciting careers in a stable industry

We currently require an experienced distribution fitter (LV to 33kV) to carry out a training role, passing on their knowledge and experience to the next generation of trainees and apprentices.

This role is a technical training role to deliver a range of craft skills across the different business units, focussing primarily on electrical distribution fitting events. 

You will deliver initial/refresher training courses as part of your duties which will fully support each operating plan within the business. You will work as part of a training group to develop their own skills to ensure that all training activities are carried out to a high level, in terms of both quality and safety whilst ensuring low cost and best value for the business / customer.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive support in relation to all technical training need analysis

  • Development of training plans, delivery and evaluation for internal and external customers

  • Provide support to the business with regard to specific products and technique development

  • Support the design, development and delivery of operational safety programmes 

  • Ensure compliance with of each individual business and Health & Safety legislation

  • Monitor/Review all training delivery methods to ensure quality and compliance with standards 

  • Ensure training objectives are achieved  

  • Ensure the effective utilisation of the varied training/learning solutions available.

What you’ll bring

  • Previous experience as a recognised fitting craftsmen covering switchgear installation, plant maintenance & protection systems 

  • Knowledge of the fundamental business processes within ScottishPower

  • Knowledge of engineering standards, specifications, working practice and constraints

  • An understanding company electrical authorisation policies and procedures

MINIMUM CRITERIA

  • Electrical fitting experience on distribution networks is essential for the role

  • Knowledge,  understanding  and  ability/confidence to deliver a number of craft and technical courses to a wide range of staff required to work safely within the electricity supply industry

  • Demonstrate knowledge and practical skills to deliver training and assess delegates (internal & external) to SP company and industry standards

  • Preferred PC skills - Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

  • Full valid driving licence

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 purchases

  • 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 ‘nudge’ financial wellbeing support

  • Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world’s largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we’re at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. 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.

ScottishPower is 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

June-30-2025

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