Workers employed by Scottish Power Energy Network have accepted an improved pay offer.
The workers are based throughout the UK and are members of trade union Unite.
The two-year deal will see a minimum 5.5% rise for all employees within the first year, with some receiving an additional increase depending on their grading and their pay matrix position.
In the second year, there will be a further increase of inflation plus 1.5%, which will be based on consumer prices index levels in March 2025. The minimum award will be 3.5% and the maximum 5%.
There is also an agreement to reopen pay negotiations if levels in March 2025 exceed 4%.
In addition, a two-hour standby payment deduction, which is in place for those in receipt of an annualised standby payment, will be removed as of 1 April 2025. The annualised standby payment itself will not be affected and the pay rates for some workers will depend on grading.
The deal, which was accepted by 72% of members following their rejection of a first offer, will improve pay for hundreds of workers. They will receive it in their pay packets in September.
Sharon Graham, general secretary at Unite, said: “Unite members were prepared to stand firm in their fight for improved pay. This win has shown once again that it pays to be in a union.”
Esther O’Hara, industrial officer at Unite, added: “The pay settlement accepted by our members in Scottish Power Energy Network was delivered following the tenacity of our members in staying firm in seeking an improvement.”
Scottish Power Energy Network was contacted for comment prior to publication.
