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Base Location: Perth, Perthshire
Salary: £33,063 - £42,224 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
The role
SSE Facilities Management department is looking to recruit a Mobile Maintenance Operative (Electrical or Mechanical Bias) for Perth to provide a service to the Company’s corporate sites in respect of maintenance/service/repairs and installation of a variety of building services. The successful person must be multi-skilled with an Electrical or Mechanical related base trade qualification. You must be able to demonstrate multi-trade experience within a similar role, able to achieve the highest level of customer service, work under pressure, possess a flexible approach and be prepared to travel. Experience working with various plant such as - Air Handling Units, Air Conditioning, Generators, Boilers, Plumbing, Electrical, UPS and Fire alarm systems.
You will
- Undertake maintenance repairs, installation, or servicing work as detailed by the FM Maintenance Supervisor/FM Maintenance and Technical Manager.
- Carry out multi skilled activities within the Facilities Management remit.
- Observe and comply with all SSE work practices and ensure compliance with the appropriate Health and Safety statutory requirements at all times.
- Carry out site inductions, escort and issue permits for third party contractors attending SSE sites to conduct works.
- Participate in the Company's out of hours emergency standby rota as required.
- Previous experience working in a commercial Facilities Management/Maintenance related environment, and able to demonstrate multi-trade experience within a similar role.
- Qualified to City & Guilds/SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
- Ability to support and contribute to M&E and building fabric maintenance.
- A good knowledge of health and safety legislation and requirements.
- Experience of working with various plant such as air handling units, air conditioning, generators, boilers, plumbing, electrical, UPS, and fire alarm systems.
- This role will require travel between sites therefore a flexible approach and full driving license is essential.
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. 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.
At SSE, we own more than 500 property assets and several thousand land assets, which are located across the length and breadth of the UK and Ireland. Our Procurement & Commercial, Property and Facilities Management teams are responsible for helping the business to procure services and materials in a timely and cost-effective way, and for ensuring SSE offers a safe, modern, fit-for-purpose property portfolio. We work right across the SSE Group, ensuring our businesses gets the best possible service and value from our supplier network, as well as ensuring all service providers are compliant and continue to meet contractual obligations and business need.
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 Francesca on francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763 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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