Civil Craftperson

About the Role

Base Location: Perth / Dundee

Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

Our team is growing, and we have a great opportunity for two extra Civil Craftsperson's to join our Capital Delivery Civils team that would be based in and around Perth / Dundee with the flexibility of working away Monday to Friday at sites across our Caledonia region.
This is multi-skilled, however we will be open to developing on skills that may not be currently present.

As a Civil Craftsperson, you'll be integral in a multitude of civil tasks to facilitate the upgrading of our electrical assets, ranging from small plant to primary plant to cable installations. This role involves collaborating with the team to facilitate smooth, safe and efficient installations for our utility infrastructure.

Flexibility will be crucial for this role as the work sites will vary across our Caledonia region which will mean staying away from home Monday to Friday for the duration of the works.

Key Responsibilities:

- Working on excavations relating to cable laying and blinding.

- Construction of concrete plinths and bunds (excavate and concrete pour).

- Block / Brick work will be required for building extensions or new switch rooms.

- Small plant operations (Digger, dumper, roller).

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Flexibility to work away from home Monday to Friday if required, it is an essential requirement for a full, current driving license.

- Experience working with a multitude of small plant and tools and familiar with CDM sites.

- Existing small plant tickets preferable.

- EUSR / CSCS card preferable.

- Safety is a very high priority in everything we do. It is essential that a good safety culture is present. If it's not safe, we don't do it.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net-zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net-zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com / 01738 341147.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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