Base Location: Dundee, Oban, Inveraray, Argyll, Tayside

Salary: £41,583 - £48,296 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

Join us as an Auxiliary Technician and help drive SSEN Transmission's goals for Net Zero!

Utilising their mechanical expertise our Auxiliary Technicians play a key role in keeping our Substation Auxiliary systems running, reducing any downtime and maintaining the integrity of the electrical grid.

You will

- Inspect, operate and maintain Transmission Substation Auxiliary services such as Standby Generator sets, Batteries and Low Voltage Alternating Current (LVAC) assets.

- Work closely with Substation Maintenance, Operations and Maintenance Management teams to coordinate and deliver all aspects of inspection, repairs and maintenance activities.

- Take responsibility for hands-on management of a wide range of high value, Network critical electrical assets.

- Interpret and investigate various forms of inspection data from both internal and external sources, taking ownership and management for remediation, rectification and / or replacement of key components.

- Maintain accurate recording of completed work done whilst identifying and escalating any developing and emergent trends in asset defects or failures.

You have

- Strong mechanical experience and problem-solving skills within a mechanical or electrical environment.

- Mechanical qualification such as HGV mechanic, Standby Generator Technician or equivalent. Additional electrical qualifications or knowledge would also be an advantage.

- The ability to coach and mentor less experienced colleagues.

- The ability to supervise non-routine and complex tasks.

- An SVQ / NVQ in a STEM discipline or equivalent.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 Andy on andrew.torrance@sse.com / 01738 275370 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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