Base Location: Perth – Office Based following training programme.
Salary: Circa £26,239 per annum + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Full Time | 3 Year Training Programme
Start Date: 10th August 2026
Develop Your Career in Electrical Engineering
Are you ready to grow your career while helping to shape the future of the UKs energy system? Our three‑year Distribution Trainee Engineer Programme combines an industry recognised HNC in Electrical Engineering with practical experience and technical knowledge, giving you the skills, confidence and qualifications to thrive in a fast‑growing sector.
On successful completion of the programme, you will move into a key engineering role located in our Distribution Control Centre in Perth. We operate 24/7 365 days a year, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the entire Distribution system.
If you're motivated, curious and eager to make a meaningful impact, this could be the perfect next step.
What to Expect
* Study Towards a Recognised Qualification – work towards your Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical Engineering, developing strong technical knowledge alongside the leadership skills needed for a future engineering role.
* Practical Experience – learning from both field and control based teams, you will develop technical understanding and appreciation of how we operate the network to provide a safe and resilient electricity supply for our customers.
* Professional Growth & Support – be part of our Engineering Professional Development Forum, giving you access to ongoing learning, peer support and opportunities to celebrate engineering excellence across SSE.
* A Career in Engineering – applying the knowledge and experience gained during the programme, you’ll move into a role within our Distribution Control Centre, supporting safe, secure and resilient network operations through Outage Planning or System Operations.
What We're Looking For
* Organised and dependable, able to balance study with practical learning.
* Adaptable and flexible, comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
* Resilience, with the ability to remain professional under pressure, respond positively to challenges and work effectively in a fast‑paced operational environment.
* Open to travel, including living away from home during college or placement blocks.
Entry Requirements
* 1 Scottish Higher (grade C or above) in Maths, Engineering Science or Physics OR 1 A level (grade D or above) in Maths or Physics.
* We also welcome applicants with equivalent engineering qualifications.
* Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC), which typically includes a minimum of 5 years UK residency. Applicants are generally expected to be aged 18 or over.
* As this programme is designed to provide training at a specific qualification level, we cannot accept candidates with an HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering. However, you may be eligible for our Higher Apprenticeship in Electrical Power Networks Engineering or other opportunities within SSE.
Benefits
Flexible benefits to fit your life: 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; generous family entitlements including maternity and adoption pay and paternity leave.
Equal Opportunities
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment.
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