Multi-Craft Apprentice - Renewables
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- Closing at: Mar 10 2025 at 23:55 GMT
Base Location: Tummel Workshop (Pitlochry, Aberfeldy), Connon Valley (Ross-shire, Contin, Muir of Ord), Dingwall Workshop (Contin)
Salary: circa £14,894 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 | 4 year Apprenticeship Programme
Are you 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.
-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!
We do require applicants to be 16 years old or older for this programme
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 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.
SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and a range of benefits to support your mental health. 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, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As 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 apprenticesandtrainees@sse.com or you are very welcome to request a call if you would prefer to discuss on the telephone 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. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you’ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
The deadline to submit your application is 10th March 2025.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Please note, SSE welcomes applicants from all nationalities to apply for the Apprenticeship/Trainees roles, however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship as the salary does not meet the UKVI minimum salary threshold for this role.
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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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