Overview
Base Location: Poole, New forest, Yeovil or Salisbury. Permanent | Full Time | Onsite. Salary: £34,749 - £40,939 (depending on Authorisations - further info below).
We are looking for someone with a Mechanical or Electrical bias to join us and work as part of a team maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the electricity network that powers customers in central southern England and the North of Scotland. You will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and safe operation of electrical equipment across the electricity network, with a primary focus on the 132kV system. Your work will cover equipment such as electrical switchgear, transformers, busbars, isolators, and protection systems, ensuring that maintenance tasks and defect resolutions are completed within agreed timeframes and that the network is restored to normal operation as quickly as possible. This will also involve responding to emergency fault scenarios.
We are looking for interested candidates with a Mechanical or Electrical bias to join us and work as part of a team maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the electricity network that supplies our customers.
Responsibilities
* Play an active role in delivering construction projects in line with agreed KPIs, ensuring all plant and equipment—both electrical and mechanical—operate within specified limits.
* Support the maintenance team with planned and unplanned switching activities, including network isolation and restoration, within your authorised level, and contribute to detailed planning of how, when, and where works are carried out.
* Represent Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks professionally when engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including the National Grid and small-scale power stations, to deliver exceptional customer service and uphold the SSE brand.
* Maintain an unwavering commitment to safety, following all relevant SSE policies and procedures in every task you undertake.
You Have
* Previous Experience as an Electrical Fitter across 11kV and 33kV would be advantageous.
* Experience and/or authorisations to work on the electrical distribution network would be advantageous.
* Knowledge of the UK Electrical Distribution Network.
* Electrical or mechanical experience if your previous working history is outside of a DNO and a high regard for safety.
* Excellent communication skills are essential as we deal with customer-related issues face-to-face on a daily basis.
* A full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Pay and Training
* Training will be provided throughout. If you hold certain authorisations you may be eligible for a different pay banding:
* Up to £45,905 - requires 11kV SAP PTW
* Up to £51,484 - requires 33kV SAP PTW
* Up to £57,728 - requires 132kV SAP PTW
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions. 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.
Benefits and Diversity
Flexible benefits to fit your life: discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing benefits such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling, interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike through the Cycle to Work scheme. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. SSE is an equal opportunity employer and will make reasonable adjustments to support your application. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and those underrepresented in our workforce.
How to Apply
Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept online applications. We’ll be in touch after the closing date if we’re taking your application further. If offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
Note: this role is listed in Taunton, Frome, Poole and Somerset regions where applicable.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Project Management, Science, and Engineering
* Industries: Utilities, Oil and Gas, and Renewable Energy
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