Avangrid
Leading U.S. energy holding firm operating utilities and renewable power assets across 24 states.
3 days ago
$32,240 - $40,300
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Cambuslang, Scotland, United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
7,999 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
network maintenance
cable head
fuse replacement
fault location
generator deployment
safety documentation
Day‑to‑day duties involve carrying out site works safely and efficiently, often acting as the nominated safety person for the duration of the job. Core tasks include cable head changes, fuse replacement in cable heads and substations, fault location, generator deployment and connection, jointing work, and issuing or receipting required safety documentation. The role may also provide occasional assistance to other trade groups and requires proactive planning, adherence to health and safety procedures, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Construct, maintain, and repair electrical distribution network.
- Perform cable‑head changes, substation fuse replacements, and fault location.
- Deploy and connect generators and carry out jointing work.
- Issue and receipt safety documentation; act as nominated safety person on site.
- Plan and execute work safely, independently or within a team.
- Provide 24/7/365 customer service to households and businesses.
Requirements
cable jointing
testing
fault finding
lv/hv/ehv
driving licence
utilities
Candidates must have demonstrable experience in jointing, testing, and fault finding, with prior employment as an electrical cable jointer on LV, HV or EHV systems. A sound understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation, strong oral and written communication skills, and a customer‑focused attitude are essential. A valid driving licence is required, and while utilities experience is preferred, it is not mandatory.
- Demonstrated experience in jointing, testing, and fault finding on LV/HV/EHV systems.
- Prior utilities experience preferred; hold a valid driving licence.
Benefits
ScottishPower offers a competitive salary reviewed annually together with a pension scheme that doubles employee contributions up to 10%. Employees enjoy 36 days of annual leave, holiday purchase, share schemes, payroll giving, charity matched funding, technology vouchers, electric‑vehicle schemes, cycle‑to‑work and public‑transport season ticket loans. Additional benefits include a range of healthcare options, life assurance at four times salary, financial‑wellbeing support via Savesmart, and numerous discounts on shopping, leisure, dining, gyms and travel insurance.
- Receive overtime, standby payments, and a competitive salary reviewed annually.
- Pension scheme with double match up to 10% of contributions.
- 36 days annual leave plus holiday purchase scheme.
- Access to share schemes, payroll giving, charity matched funding, and technology vouchers.
- Electric‑vehicle, cycle‑to‑work, and public‑transport season ticket loan schemes.
- Comprehensive healthcare options including dental, private medical, health cash plan, and annual health assessments.
- Life assurance equal to four times salary and Savesmart financial‑wellbeing support.
- Discounts on shopping, leisure, restaurants, gyms, travel insurance and other employee deals.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
- applicants not a citizen must comply with applicable immigration requirements.
- company will support the employee with necessary immigration requirements if required.
Security clearance
Overview
47 Billion
Assets Under Management
Total value of company assets across all operations.
3.3M+ Customers
Electric & Gas Users
Over 3.3 million customers served across New York and New England.
10.0 GW
Power Generation Capacity
Combined electricity output from owned and operated facilities.
- Born in 2015 from a merger with UIL Holdings, creating a national powerhouse from regional utilities.
- Headquartered in Orange, Connecticut, with operations in 24 U.S. states.
- Its utilities arm manages eight electric and natural gas systems.
- Projects include onshore wind, solar, biomass, thermal plants, and grid upgrades.
- Fully acquired by Iberdrola in late 2024, enhancing investment potential.
- Key ventures include the nation's largest offshore wind project and the Maine Power upgrade.
- Combines local legacy with large-scale clean energy ambition.
Culture + Values
- Sustainable: We seek to be a model of inspiration for creating economic, social and environmental value in our communities and we act positively to affect local development, generate employment, and give back to the community.
- Agile: We act efficiently and with passion to drive innovation and continuous improvement at both the local and global level.
- Collaborative: We work together toward a common purpose and mutual benefit while valuing each other and our differences.
Environment + Sustainability
By 2030
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality for Scopes 1 and 2.
9.3 GW
Emissions-Free Capacity
Installed capacity in wind and solar energy.
10 GW
Energy Goal
Target to generate 10 GW of emissions-free energy capacity by 2025.
70%
Emissions Reduction Goal
Aim to reduce emissions intensity by 70% by 2030 compared to 2015 levels.
- One of the country’s cleanest utilities.
- Compliance Leader Verification certification by Ethisphere Institute for third consecutive term.
Inclusion & Diversity
2024
Forbes Recognition
Recognized as one of Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity in the 2024 ranking.
300M Spend
Supplier Diversity Goal
Aim to increase spend with certified diverse suppliers to $300 million by 2025, up from $195 million in 2022.
- DEI strategy focus areas: increasing diverse representation (especially in leadership), promoting equitable growth opportunities, establishing pathways for community and connection.