Hotbox Driver / Reinstator

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 Hotbox Driver / Reinstator to join our Civils team in Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire.  

Operations are responsible for keeping the lights on; we are at the front line on the Network. If we find a fault, it is our responsibility to respond to the fault and dispatch our skilled teams to fix it as quickly as possible. We work in all hours, and through all weathers, ensuring our customers are never without power. 

You will

• Work as part of a team in a hands-on role, operating the Hotbox and carrying out reinstatement of excavations across highways and private sites to maintain the distribution network, while always ensuring clear communication and safe working practices.
• Undertake physically demanding reinstatement works across highways and private land.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions to strict timescales, ensuring all activities comply with required regulations and delivering a high standard of customer service during reactive maintenance.
• Work closely with your manager and support ad hoc projects as required, while following the Code of Practice and helping to reduce contractor expenditure.

You have

• A full UK HGV driving license as this is essential for this role.
• Experience with cable laying, excavation, reinstating techniques including Tarmac, modular services, slabs and concrete.   
• Experience of working on public highways involving setting up and taking down temporary traffic signs to the code of practice and working alongside other teams carrying out civil works. 

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 fiona.smith@sse.com / 01738 340954 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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