Delivery Engineer

Our Area operations North team has a fantastic opportunity for a Delivery Engineer to join them in Kendal. Our Role As a Delivery Engineer, you will manage high-voltage and low-voltage electrical maintenance and construction projects on the distribution network. You will also be trained to undertake standby duties and other duties. In this role, you can expect to:

• Provide technical and operational guidance and leadership
• Be actively involved in fault resolution, including a proactive approach to new equipment and technology, resulting in improved restoration times
• Manage and update information on outstanding fault and abnormality reports
• Communicate with other engineers regarding the progression of faults with a view to expediting timely resolutions
• Ensure the safe and efficient completion of switchgear maintenance and construction projects.
  
  To apply for this electrical engineer role, you will need an HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and high levels of engineering experience and knowledge. You will also require the following:
• Hold or working towards LV authorisation, including LV Fault Management
• Hold or working towards a minimum of 11kV SAP with or working towards Field Control Authorisation
• A high level of engineering experience and knowledge, in the fields of LV & HV Fault Management, Construction, Maintenance & Overhead(Desireable)
• A working knowledge of the relevant Codes of Practice and the Industry as a whole (essential)
• Be able to work by yourself with a minimal amount of supervision and be responsible for managing capital, fault and maintenance targets and costs and producing reports as necessary
• Be proficient in MS Office with good analytical skills and with the ability to produce and interpret spreadsheets and to produce MI reports
• Have experience of training and mentoring engineering, industrial staff and apprentices
• Be focussed on providing exceptional customer service
• Be an excellent written and verbal communicator
• Hold a full UK driving licence
  
  We're champions of the North West and we're proud that it's our electricity network that connects communities and helps keep the electricity flowing every minute of every day, from when you wake up to when you fall asleep and all the hours in between.
A key part of the UK's journey to net zero carbon is the revolution of our electricity industry to enable clean, green economic growth. As the North West's electricity network operator, it's our responsibility to lead the way, help the region decarbonise and pave the way for the growth of renewable energy and a sustainable energy future for all. 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. Together we have the energy to transform our communities. We are switched on. We are adaptable. We take pride.

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
• Car allowance or Company Vehicle
• 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 Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at or on (option 2) Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Financial checks, BS7858 checks (delete as appropriate) 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 (external only)