Mechanical Fitter

Base Location: Loch Carnan, South Uist

Salary: £34,749 - £40,939 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: 24 months Fixed Term Contract | Full Time

The role

SSE Power Distribution is part of the SSE group which owns and operates two electricity distribution networks and one transmission network, comprising of some 123,000 substations,127,000 kilometres of underground cables and overhead lines, and delivers power to 30% of the UK's landmass, serving 3.5 million customers.

We have islands off the West and North Coast of Scotland that are supplied by submarine cables. These islands have embedded Diesel Power Stations which acts as an emergency supply when faults occur.  It is within our Power Station at Loch Carnan, Isle of South Uist that an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Fitter.

You will

• Be responsible for performing routine maintenance on the fixed installations of the power stations and undertake fault finding and repairs as part of your core duties.
• Plan and organise maintenance work to ensure operational efficiency and assist with general day-to-day tasks within the stations.
• Undertake the duties of a "unit operator" and form part of the team operating the stations during planned and unplanned outages.
• Take part in an out-of-hours standby rota (full training will be provided).
• Be based at Loch Carnan Power Station but may occasionally assist other island stations within the Embedded Power Station group (Islay, Stornoway, Tiree, Barra, Orkney, and Shetland) during prolonged runs.
• Carry out duties and tasks outside your core skills, within your capabilities, in line with the company’s flexible working ethos.

You have

• Skills in mechanical plant maintenance that will support your success in this role.
• Experience with large marine diesels and associated ancillary plant and equipment (desirable)
• Competence in using workshop equipment and small hand tools and a knowledge/experience of electrical systems, although this is not essential for the role.
• A strong focus on safety and are fully conversant with risk assessments and safe working practices.
• A clean driving licence and flexible approach to working hours and work location is a must.

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.

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 340954 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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