Location
Crawley area
Hours
Full time, including out of hours safety/emergency response (standby) as and when required. All new employees in this role will have a contractual requirement to undertake standby for a minimum period of 20 years or up to the age of 55, whichever comes first.
Salary
£56,576 - £84,160 per annum (depending on experience) plus a 3% bonus
About the Role
You will report to the Lead Field Engineer and work within Network Operations. Your role is to work as part of a team within the Crawley Network Operations area, liaising with customers, network operations and control, networks planning, field staff management, and contractor management. You will ensure safety management throughout all responsibilities and be accountable for the delivery of maintenance, construction, and fault works to time, cost, and quality standards. Daily planning, coordination, and real-time resource utilisation will be your responsibility. You will communicate with HV/LV control, submit switching logs, and complete network operations in accordance with distribution safety rules and procedures. Updating the Asset Database (SAP) with completed work is essential. You will provide technical support to field staff, manage contract issues with Contract Management support, produce Risk Assessments and Method Statements, complete quality assurance checks, and manage customer relationships to meet expectations. You may also assist other sections during organisational changes or system emergencies as required.
Benefits
23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Reservist leave – additional 18 days full pay and 22 days unpaid
Private Health Insurance / SimplyHealth
Personal Pension Plan – personal contributions of 4% or 5%, with UK Power Networks contributing 8% or 10%
Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Tax efficient benefits including Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
Occupational Health support
Switched On scheme providing discounts on hundreds of retailers’ products
Discounted gym membership
Experience
Experience working within electrical engineering or network operations is essential. Proven ability to manage maintenance, capital programmes, connections, and fault works within a geographical area is highly desirable. Experience in planning, coordinating resources, and managing contractors is important.
About you
Organisational awareness and strong customer service skills are essential. You must have a commitment to safety management and be able to ensure compliance with all procedures and quality standards. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, and contractors is required. You should be prepared to undertake standby duties and assist other sections during emergencies or organisational changes. IT literacy including familiarity with MS Excel, SAP, and MRS is desirable.
Qualifications
Essential:
- Current valid driving licence
- ONC Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Band F (£56,576) LV Field Engineer / Trainee Engineer (with ONC)
- Band E (£68,144) 11k SAP (with ONC)
- Band D (£84,160) 33kV SAP (with HNC)
Desirable:
- NRSWA (City & Guilds)
- Supervisors certificate
- IOSH Managing Safely certificate
Health & Safety Responsibilities
Managers and supervisors carry legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of employees, contractors, visitors, and the public affected by work activities. This includes briefing and ensuring competence in safe working practices and environmental protection. Employees must understand and apply controls to manage risks and environmental impacts. For operational roles involving work at height or fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to equipment safety limits.
