Pros
This is a safe company in a recession - they will always be in business. You are unlikely to become retrenched. Hours are regular, and this company will suit if you are after a quiet life. Good sharesave scheme and pension (was a final salary) along with a strong work life balance ethic
Cons
Low morale and dissatisfaction on the electricty system operator side of the business. Poor leadership, little chance of career progresion, with people held at the upper limit of their pay scale for years to come and those at the bottom strung along with false promises. There is a need to keep operational people where they are. Precious little empowerment, with micro management on safety principles (for example a company wide mandatory reverse parking policy). Senior management out of touch with the electricity system operator, with seniors huddled in corporate HQ in the midlands rarely if ever coming down to the SO (system operator) business.