Overhead Linesperson

Base Location: Inverness

Salary: £38,966 - £45,905 + Standby payments, overtime, and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

As an Overhead Linesperson within SSEN Transmission's North Overhead Line Team, you will be responsible for carrying out the inspection and maintenance activities on the Transmission network. The team also support construction and refurbishment projects, as well as responding to and repairing faults on the overhead line network.

You will

• Carry out inspection, maintenance and repair activities on our 132kV, 275kV and 400kV overhead line network covering the Inverness region.
• Occasionally work away from your base location during the week and / or at weekends. Overnight accommodation and an evening meal allowance is provided.
• Form part of a standby rota that provides fault response across 365 days of the year.
• Update and record defect and repair activities ensuring they are uploaded to the asset management platform.
• Respond to emergency situations to investigate, plan and carry out repairs as required.

You have

• An industry recognised qualification for both wood pole and steel tower access and rescue or proven previous experience working on the electricity network.
• A qualification from a recognised overhead line training provider.
• Experience in the construction and / or maintenance of overhead power lines.
• You will be comfortable working at height and enjoy working outdoors in all weather.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work well in a team.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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