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Duty Production Engineer

  • 554679
  • Closing at: Jul 14 2025 - 23:55 BST

Base Location: Atwick

Salary: £61,620 - £72,592 + performance-related bonus + shift allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time, 37 hours per week | Flexible First options available

About the Role

Our Gas Storage business is responsible for the operation and management of SSE's Gas Storage facilities, their maintenance and ensuring the plant is available for use by SSE and third parties.

You will

- Manage the 24/7 operation of a Gas Storage facility and all associated equipment to facilitate the throughput of nominations from Shippers for withdrawal and injection of gas.

- Be responsible for controlling maintenance activities through managing the sites Safe Systems of Work, ensuring that no safety or environmental incidents occur.

- Oversee as necessary the various operational activities, including plant operations, isolations, commissioning and basic maintenance.

- Work alongside other teams, developing and maintaining operating instructions, procedures and provide training for on-site staff and contractors.

- Be responsible for carrying out investigations and audits on site.

You have

- HNC / NVQ level 4 in an engineering or science related discipline (or be working towards) and have previous experience of working within the oil and gas industry or similar industry. Support in acquiring a suitable qualification may be considered during the recruitment process.

- Excellent communication with great interpersonal and relationship building skills.

- Ability to problem solve and work independently are essential.

As you will be required to travel to different sites, it is essential that you have a full UK driving licence.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.

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 Hannah on hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com / 01738 341147 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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Our Benefits

  • Sharesave Scheme
  • 34 days of annual leave
  • Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
  • Interest-free technology loans
  • 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
  • Private healthcare discounts
  • Subsidised gym memberships
  • 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
  • Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit
  • Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets

 

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