Base Location: Perth, Inverness or Oban
Salary: £34,749 - £40,939 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
The role
Our SSEN Distribution Operations teams play a vital role in keeping the lights on. We are the first responders on the network, ensuring reliability and quick action when issues arise. When a fault is identified, we take responsibility for responding promptly and deploying skilled teams to restore service as quickly as possible.
Mobile Generation provides essential backup power to keep customers connected during planned maintenance or unexpected outages.
You will
Collaborate within a small team to support planned maintenance and respond to emergency faults on the electricity network.
Deliver LV and HV generators to restore power as needed and manage their day-to-day servicing and upkeep.
Maintain generator availability across all regions to ensure rapid deployment when required.
Service the mobile generation fleet, including planned, preventative and reactive maintenance, repairing or replacing defective equipment, general upkeep of plant, adequate reporting of fleet conditions and status,
Support out of hours' availability, including participation in a standby rota.
You have
Completed a time-served apprenticeship in vehicle, plant, HGV, or mobile generator fitting.
A full UK driving licence is essential, as the role involves travel across the SEPD licence area. Company transport will be provided.
Strong diagnostic skills for identifying mechanical and electrical faults.
The capability to carry out timely and safe repairs both on-site and in the workshop.
Experience of load testing.
Willingness to work away from home for short periods as required.
About SSE
SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.
Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact / to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.