Electrical/Mechanical Fitter

About the Role

To aid SSEN Transmission in achieving Net Zero, we seek individuals who offer expertise and creative ideas to help us construct a more renewable and inclusive world for you, your family, the community you reside in, and future generations.

Base Location: Inverness, Caithness, Moray.

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

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Fitter to help to deliver SSEN's maintenance and Inspection programme on the transmission network.

Our Electrical Fitters work on all maintenance aspects of our electricity switchgear and plant up to and including 400kV (training and development will be on offer to get you fully authorised up to 400kV)

Your key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

· Maintaining power systems including, switchgear, transformers, busbars, and other associated equipment in a field-based capacity on plant up to 400kV

· Maintenance, Inspections, Defect repairs and assisting with construction works and ensuring excellent value for money

· Safety would be your number one priority, ensuring that all operational works are carried out to the highest standards

· You will be required to participate in standby duties for faults work when authorisations have been gained and as we work in a regulated business

· Holding a pivotal role in ensuring that our network complies with current and future regulatory rules

What do I need?

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

· Demonstrable experience of working on the electrical network, ideally dealing with LV and HV plant maintenance

· High regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a leading priority. You should have outstanding customer relationship skills, and a commitment to providing a high-level service too

· Enthusiasm and drive with a adaptive approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities

· Suitable candidates for this role will preferably have a proven track record of working in HV with a Transmission (or similar) company, combined with a City and Guilds Part 232, SVQ 3 Level Electrical apprenticeship or SVQ level 3 Mechanical apprenticeship

· You must be versatile, self-motivated and versatile enough to work away from base location on occasion and hold a full driver's licence

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

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

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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