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Base Location: New Forest or Southampton
Salary: £29,504 - £34,757 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Onsite
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Utility Groundworker to join our Reinstatement team in the New Forest or Southampton. This is a hands-on role and you will be responsible for the groundworks/reinstatement of SSE excavations.
You will be
* Working as part of a team, reinstating excavations in highways and private sites which are necessary to maintain our distribution network, ensuring good team communication and that safe working practices are adhered to at all times.
* Working outside in all weather conditions, and to strict timescales, your work must comply with regulations we abide by, and you'll be able to deliver excellent customer service where reactive maintenance is required.
* Working closely with your manager, you may also be asked to assist with other ad hoc projects.
* This is a physically demanding role, involving extensive reinstatement works on the highway and private land.
You will have
* Experience with groundworks/reinstating techniques including Tarmac, modular services, slabs and concrete.
* An HGV licence and experience of driving a hotbox or grab/HIAB lorry.
* Experience of working on public highways to the code of practice and working alongside hotbox and grab lorries.
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.
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 Robert on Robert.Clark@sse.com / 01738 341105 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.
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