Renewable Hydro Operations Apprentices - August 2025 Intake 

About the Role 

Base Locations:  Tummel Workshop (Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross), Tummel Valley (Pitlochry, Aberfeldy),  

Salary: starting at circa £12,626 plus a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family.   Salary upon finishing the apprenticeship is circa £32,000 per annum. 

Working Pattern: Full Time 

Looking for an exciting career after school or thinking about a career change? 

Do you love solving problems, working with your hands, or being outdoors? Maybe you enjoy taking things apart to see how they work or are looking for an opportunity to learn new skills while getting paid? If so, this Apprenticeship Programme could be perfect for you! 

What’s the Programme About? 

Our four-year multi-craft (electrical and mechanical) apprenticeship gives you the chance to develop practical skills and technical knowledge while working in one of the most exciting industries—renewable energy! 

• Learn and Earn – Get paid while gaining real-world experience. 

• Hands-on Training – Split your time between college and working at one of our Hydro Power Stations 

Valuable Qualifications – Gain: 

• NC Electrical & NC Mechanical qualifications during 18 months at college. 

• A SCQF Level 7 Modern Apprenticeship in Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance during your 30 months of workplace training. 

• Support Every Step of the Way – You’ll have mentors, training staff, and a team of colleagues to guide and support you. 

• A Future in Renewable Energy – By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have industry-recognised qualifications and the skills to build a rewarding career. 

Who Can Apply? 

We’re looking for curious, motivated, and hands-on problem-solvers! You don’t need any previous experience—just a willingness to learn and a passion for getting stuck in. 

You need to be 16 years old or over to be considered for the role.  

Do you: 

• Want to be part of the future of renewable energy? 

• Enjoy teamwork and learning from others? 

• Like working outdoors and with your hands? 

• Have a natural curiosity about how things work? 

• Share our values—especially safety, teamwork, and a desire to do well? 

If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you! 

This is more than just an apprenticeship—it’s the first step towards an exciting, meaningful career in renewable energy. 

No experience? No problem. If you’re enthusiastic and ready to learn, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! 

About our Business 

SSE Renewables is a leading developer and operator of renewable energy generation, focusing on onshore and offshore wind, hydro, solar and battery storage. 

Our core focus is on the UK and Ireland, with a growing international presence in carefully selected markets in Continental Europe and Japan. 

We’re a pioneering team of over 2,000 renewable energy professionals based across the markets in which we operate, each with a passion for championing clean energy delivery. 

We’re part of SSE plc, UK-listed in the FTSE100. 

We’re seizing the moment to deliver the greener and cleaner energy we all need now and for tomorrow. 

As part of SSE plc’s Net Zero Acceleration Programme (NZAP) Plus, we’re working to increase our operational renewable generation capacity from 5GW today to up to 9GW by 2027. 

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 submitted online.  

The deadline to submit your application is Sunday, 6th of April 2025