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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.
Our Role
Part of your role as a developing CAD Technician, you will initially interpret basic customer plans and proposals and to overlay onto ENWL records to allow the impact on network assets to be assessed. You will receive basic hand annotated design drawings from electrical design engineers and with assistance produce high quality CAD drawn design and construction drawings as required, produce other general CAD drawn outputs. You will then move onto more complex drawings as skills develop in line with an agreed development plan.
The successful candidate must, at the start of employment have permission to work in the UK without sponsorship.
What We’re Looking For
- A basic appreciation of common Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD)
- A basic understanding of the electricity distribution network from (LV services to 132kV)
- A basic working understanding of the ENWL Asset Data Records and symbology associated with the Electricity Distribution network.
- At least two years work experience in the electricity distribution industry.
- To be customer focussed and have the ability to interpret and act on customer requirements.
- Ability to use company IT systems and MS Office applications is essential.
- The role will require good written and spoken communication skills
- To be results focused and able to deliver results under their own initiative.
- Be able to plan your own workload and to quickly react on a day to day basis to varying demands and delivery time scales.
- With support, have the ability to make informed timely decisions on issues that influence day-to-day business in order that projects can proceed without unnecessary delays. Critical decisions (e.g. with significant technical, financial or customer impact) will be escalated for resolution.
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
- 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 [email protected] or on 0845 366 0092 (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) 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.
