Listing evidence and provenance
- Source
- Workday View original listing
- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 14, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Grid Infrastructure
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
As a Transmission Technician in our Plant Protection team, you will help keep Scotland's electricity transmission network safe and reliable.
Key Responsibilities
- Issue clear, timely guidance to customers, contractors and third parties proposing works near Transmission assets, in line with internal and external policies. The key reference is HSG47 - Avoiding Danger from Underground Services.
- Assist the Plant Protection Engineer in reviewing and resolving customer enquiries and with the day-to-day running of the Plant Protection function.
- Meet customers, contractors and other third parties to discuss planned works and set out safe ways of working.
- Carry out site visits to assess proposed works and identify risks to Transmission assets. Escalate more complex technical matters to the Plant Protection Engineer or the relevant specialist team.
- Request, obtain and review Transmission drawings and technical information, and provide customers with the right records and guidance.
- Audit, monitor and report on work taking place near the Transmission System to make sure our assets stay protected.
- Work with design teams to confirm that proposed works do not affect the technical ratings or operation of Transmission cables.
- Review local authority planning applications for developments close to our assets, and provide Plant Protection comments on potential impacts.
- Take part in Operational Safety, Compliance and Quality Audits, and help resolve any issues or non-conformances.
- Follow Company Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, SP Safety Rules, and Wayleave and Road Opening requirements, and help us achieve our zero-accident goal.
Benefits & Perks
- As well as an attractive 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
- Equity Plans
- Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
- Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
- Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
- 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 (4x salary)
- Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing assistance
- Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more
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