Job Description

Job Title Operational Technician

Location Whitelee Windfarm

Salary from £35,600, up to 10% bonus and health cover

Flexible Working Pattern

Help us create a better future, quicker

To maintain the Scottish Power Renewables (SPR) portfolio of HV & LV Assets as per the Asset Management Plan.

To work as part of a small, dynamicteamperforming Preventative and Corrective Maintenance across ScottishPower Renewables UK onshore Renewables assets .

Ensuring the execution of the preventative and corrective maintenance activities are performed in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with the applicable safety, quality and technical standardsand the identification of any non -conformities and defects are reported and rectified as required.

Performing Preventative and Corrective Maintenance activities whist enacting in accordance with ‘Authorised Technician’ authorisation level of the W ind Turbine Safety Rules andwith COMP,
APSA & APSDas minimum Authorisation Levels of the ScottishPower Renewables Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules(5th Edition)

Assist the Senior Operational Technician and departmentby developing solutions and work programmes to carry out repairs and improvements. In particularassisting with improving Safe
Systems of Work (AWP’s) , policy documentsand Emergency Safety Improvements.

Report and manage maintenance results and Defects under own program of works. Drive to complete in current year.

Support the overall team and business move to SAP (FUSION)

Whatyou’llbe doing

As an Operational Technician, you will play a key role within the SPR Electrical Network Operations (ENOps) team, contributing to the safe and efficient maintenance of assets across the SPR network. You will carry out and report on planned and corrective maintenance activities in line with the E&M 5th Edition Rules and Wind Turbine Safety Rules, ensuring full compliance with SPR’s Management System, OSHAS 18001 Safety Management System, and ISO14001 Environmental Management System. Your responsibilities will include delivering scheduled maintenance on wind turbine generators and associated electrical, mechanical and hydraulic systems, initially with a focus on transformer maintenance across designated turbine fleets. You will also help identify opportunities to strengthen the team’s technical capability and support improvements to operational processes.

In this role, you will ensure high standards of reporting and governance, completing and issuing technical records, checklists, and defect reports, and supporting the close-out of issues identified through inspections. You will actively supervise subcontractors to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to the required technical specification, while maintaining statutory and regulatory compliance. You will contribute to site performance reporting using systems such as SAP FUSION and iAuditor and play a key role in achieving operational KPIs for allocated sites. You will take responsibility for pre‑work safety assessments and will hold (or work towards) relevant authorisations under the Wind Turbine Safety Rules and Electrical and Mechanical Safety Rules, enabling you to manage activities on HV assets safely and competently.

Working collaboratively with the wider ENOps team, you will support the delivery of the Asset Management Plan (AMP) and contribute to the development of site-specific management instructions, maintenance schedules, and policies. You will participate in 24-hour call‑out arrangements when required and engage in ongoing training to achieve or maintain APSD and APSP authorisations. Your proactive approach, technical insight, and commitment to safety and continuous improvement will help ensure the effective and reliable operation of SPR’s onshore wind portfolio.

Whatyou’llbring

• • Sound knowledge of electro -mechanical generating plant and apparatus

  
  • Good working knowledge and understanding on 5th Edition Safety Rules as applicable to
  Restricted SAP Duties

  
  • Good working knowledge and understanding on 4th Edition WTSR’s

  
  • Good organisational and interpersonal skills

  
  • Ability to adapt quickly to a rapidly changing working environment and demonstrate a
  positive approach to change
  
  •High degree of self motivation with a flexible approach to work
  
  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision or with a wider team
  
  • Previous Windfarm technician/supervision experience desirable
  
  • Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft office applications as a
  minimum, as well as familiarity with SCADA systems
  
  • Driving license essential

What’sin it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoya number ofother benefits. With our pension scheme,we’lldouble match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believeit’sthelittle thingswe do in life that makea big difference From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for yourfutureand 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’swhy our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave

• Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave

• Share Schemes

• 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 optionsincluding:Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health CashPlanand annual Health Assessments

• Life Assurance (4x salary)

• Access toSavesmartfinancial wellbeing support

• Plusshopping, 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 generateall ofour energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future,we’reat 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’llfit 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.

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Advert will close at 23:59 GMT the day before Job Posting End Date below

April-10-2026