Trainee Jointer

Base Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire

Salary: £29,504 - £34,757 depending on experience + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

What we provide:

- Fully funded training for you to become a qualified Cable Jointer.

- All tools and PPE required for the role.

- A skills-based pay matrix so your salary increases as you develop your skills.

- Opportunity to earn overtime (eligibility to earn overtime subject to technical skills sign off).

- On joining you will also have access to range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

The role

Keeping the lights on, that's the strapline but for our skilled teams it's much more than this. The work you will do is vital, impacting our customers as they go about their day. A Cable Jointer is at the heart of our network, helping us to power change through maintaining and upgrading the electricity network.

SSEN are currently looking for a Jointers Mate, upskilling to Cable Jointers to join our team. This is an opportunity to develop an exciting career and further authorisations within SSEN.

Jointer Programme:

The programme lasts 18 to 24 months, starting with an initial course at our training school before moving on to hands-on experience with an experienced cable jointing team. During this time, you’ll build a portfolio of work to gain authorisations for network operations. The training combines technical, academic, and practical learning, allowing you to earn while you learn and work toward a nationally recognised qualification.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have gained valuable skills, on-the-job experience, and an industry-recognised qualification, opening doors to a rewarding career in the energy sector and contributing to net zero. The role is demanding and involves working outdoors in all weather, responding quickly to emergencies, and being available for out-of-hours duties, including storm response. Whether you’re changing careers or seeking growth in a fast-expanding industry, this programme offers a solid foundation for success.

You will

- Complete cable preparation for cable jointing and cable termination into transformers or switchgear.

- Work on our HV & LV Network, carrying out jointing, cabling and excavation work on a pre-planned and quick response basis

- Responsible for the safety of yourself and colleagues and acting as an ambassador for a strong safety culture in everything you do.

- Be required to respond quickly to any emergency situations that may arise as we want to provide the best possible service to our customers in their time of need.

- Be working outdoors in all weather conditions with a requirement to undertake out of hours standby duties and short notice attendance for storm situations.

- Act as a strong ambassador for SSE Power Distribution, providing excellent customer service at all times.

You have

- A thirst for knowledge and training, and be able to pick up new skills quickly, working with others within a team to achieve common goals and adjusting your behaviour to reflect the diversity of our workforce and customer base.

- A strong focus on Health & Safety and will adhere to our company motto “if it's not safe, we don't do it.”

- Hand skills – routinely stripping meter tails, using hand tools and fixing meters to boards.

- The ability to use your initiative and plan to make sure that you have the proper equipment for the job available and be resilient to the continual changes within our sector and always focussed on delivering great results. 

- A flexible in your approach to work and understand the need to complete tasks effectively, to a high standard of quality whilst observing the highest levels of health and safety adherence always.

Due to the nature of the role, there could be overnight stays required and it is essential that you have a full driving licence.

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 340 954 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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