SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth. We’re one of six distribution network operators in the UK and are regulated by Ofgem.

We’re proud that in December 2024 we were named Utility of the Year by Utility Week magazine who said we punched above our weight and used innovation to solve some of the industry’s most difficult challenges. Come and be part of our team and make a difference.

Now part of the Iberdrola and ScottishPower group, we’re collectively building smarter, greener electricity networks that will get Britain growing by investing in a better future, quicker.

Our Transmissions team has a fantastic opportunity for a Transmission Jointers Mate to join them in Kendal

Our Role
Our Electrical Jointers are responsible for fault repairs on our transmission network working on solid, gas and oil cables, installing and terminating cables on our primary and grid substation plant.

As the successful candidate you will initially carry out the multiskilled craft role of a Transmission Jointer or Jointers mate, working on the 33kV / 132kV underground cable network. We will support you to develop your skills, gaining the relevant authorisations required to become a successful Transmission Jointer. It can take up to 3 years to complete your training.

What we’re looking for

A minimum Electrical City & Guilds level 2;
A willingness to work outside in all weathers;
The ability to complete paperwork relating to work-based activities;
A full UK driving licence (essential with categories B+E (desirable);
Experience and an understanding of utility records;
A customer focused approach with the ability to communicate with both internal and external customers;
A NRSWA accreditation;
Experience excavating, backfilling and reinstating to Highways Authorities and Utilities Committees (HAUC) specifications;
Experience operating mechanical plant and equipment for excavation, backfill and reinstatement purposes;
Previous experience in cable laying.

What we’re offering

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

An annual bonus scheme
26 days annual leave increasing with length of service
An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
A market-leading contributory pension scheme
Employee assistance programme
Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our people are important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.

If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team at careers@enwl.co.uk or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2).

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable