Transmission Overhead Lines Technician

Scottish Power Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transmission Overhead Lines Technician to ensure compliance with ESQC Regulations and oversee maintenance programs for high-voltage transmission systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing teams, developing training programs, and promoting a zero-accident workplace culture. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary reviewed annually

Pension scheme with double match up to 10%

36 days annual leave

Share Incentive Plan

Electric Vehicle Schemes

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence is required.
• Experience in work programme management and motivating a team is essential.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety processes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct staff and coordinate work deliverables.
• Develop trainee programs for apprentices and craft trainees.
• Lead external teams on high-voltage transmission maintenance.

Skills

Transmission Operation & Maintenance

Team leadership

Health & Safety compliance

Resource planning

IT systems familiarity

Education

ONC level education or relevant business experience

Job description

Transmission Overhead Lines Technician

ScottishPower – Permanent, Full‑time, Salary from £37,560, Closing Date: 12th December 2025. Location: Motherwell, Scotland (Eurocentral, Motherwell. ML1 4UR).

Purpose

Ensure compliance with ESQC Regulations and internal inspection policies, improve network resilience, deliver Plant & Overhead Line Inspection & Maintenance, Capital Work Programmes, Faults and Emergency works on the Transmission system, provide accurate reporting, and oversee staff and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct staff, including performance management, objective setting, daily planning, and coordination of work deliverables.
• Develop trainee programs for Apprentices, Skills Seekers and Adult Craft Trainees.
• Lead contractors and external teams on high‑voltage transmission tower maintenance and protective treatments.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental compliance, supporting a zero‑accident culture.
• Address non‑conformities from audits and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Promote customer‑service standards, provide support, advice, coaching, and clear direction to team.
• Provide supervisory cover for Team Leaders when required.
• Identify and hand over urgent issues to appropriate parties, liaising with asset protection and customer enquiries.

Qualifications

• Educated to ONC level or with relevant business experience and demonstrated technical competence in Transmission Operation & Maintenance.
• Full valid driving licence, Site Management Safety Training / Safety Passport, and prior experience in work programme management, resource planning, leading and motivating a team.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety processes and experience of outage and resource planning.
• Familiarity with IT systems and open to adopting new technologies for inspection and data capture.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reviewed annually.
• Pension scheme with double match up to company contribution 10%.
• 36 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase).
• Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme.
• Payroll giving and charity matched funding.
• Technology vouchers.
• Electric Vehicle Schemes, Cycle to Work scheme, public transport season ticket loans.
• Optional dental, private medical, health cash plan and annual health assessments.
• Life assurance (4× salary).
• Financial wellbeing ‘nudge’ support.
• Various employee discounts and deals.

About ScottishPower

ScottishPower is part of Iberdrola, a leading integrated energy company. We operate over 4,000 km of transmission network across Scotland, Wales and the North West of England, investing >£5.5 billion to support renewable energy growth and a Net Zero target by 2044.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We support reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities, long‑term conditions, mental health issues or neurodivergence. If you need assistance, contact [e-mail].