Cable Layer
* 557884
* Closing at: Mar 25 2026 - 23:55 GMT
Base Location: Inverness
Salary: £29,504 - £34,757 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
The role
Our team is growing, and a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Cable Layer to join our Cabling team in Inverness.
You will
* Work 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.
* Undertake cable laying responsibilities as well as other ad hoc requests.
* Work 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.
* Be in a physically demanding role, involving extensive excavation and reinstatement works on the highway and private land.
You have
* Previous experience with groundworks/reinstating techniques including Tarmac, modular services, slabs and concrete.
* 360 Excavator ticket & NRSWA Street Works Ticket as a minimum requirement.
* Experience of working on public highways involving setting up and taking down temporary traffic signals to the code of practice and working alongside hotbox, concrete, and grab lorries.
* Flexibility. Due to the nature of this role, you'll be asked to take part in standby duties, responding to faults overnight and at weekends as part of a rota.
A full driving licence is essential.
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.
, 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
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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