Telecoms Inventory Engineer

SP Energy Networks (SPEN) is transforming its Telecoms function! Telecoms are a key part of the network’s business and a cornerstone in the evolution towards Net Zero.

We are recruiting an experienced Inventory Engineer (Telecoms) to join us in this journey to create a new telecoms operating model by overseeing and optimising the acceptance into live service line (AILS) process and the inventory management processes for telecoms equipment and materials.

Reporting into the NMC Operations and Maintenance Lead, it’s a critical role to ensure ScottishPower maintains accurate inventory records to support efficient operations within the Network Management Centre (NMC).

What you’ll be doing

As the Inventory Engineer, you’ll be responsible for end to end inventory management including tracking and coordinating inventory telecoms equipment and materials. You’ll develop strong relationships with internal teams and external vendors to place and track orders for telecoms equipment whilst negotiating favourable terms. 

You’ll carry out regular quality assurance checks on incoming inventory to ensure compliance with our standards, and work with internal teams and vendor stakeholders to realise improvements including asset and config renewals.

• We’re looking for candidates who are innovative and forward thinking, who can present new opportunities to enhance inventory management efficiency and establish projects to implement change.
• You’ll conduct checks of management platforms, telecoms inventory databases, network diagrams being up to date, as well as project documentation reviews against as-builds.
• Assist in Routine Maintenance governance, managing data and interpreting test results and progressing issues to resolution.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for candidates with existing experience in inventory management and control and preferably in the telecoms sector. Educated to a Bachelors degree in a relevant field or practice experience in the working environment supported with relevant certifications. 

• You’ll have knowledge of telecoms networks, architectures, equipment and vendors and an understanding of operational telecoms networks and architectures including legacy and current transmission – Fibre optic/Copper cables, SDH/PDH, MPLS-TP, IP, Ethernet and wireless/mobile.
• Strong vendor management skills, including negotiation and relationship-building. Able to interpret inventory data and make informed decisions regarding inventory levels and requirements.
• Excellent communicator, with interpersonal skills promoting collaboration across internal teams, vendors and stakeholder, as well as a solution focussed attitude who can highlight issues and progress to resolution in a business-critical environment.

What’s in it for you 

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

At ScottishPower, we believe it’s the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and 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’s why 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 options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

From £39,240 per annum

Hybrid Working, Permanent