Plant Workshop Fitter

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Thatcham 

Salary: £37,075 - £43,063 + standby + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

Key Responsibilities: 

- Building and assembling unit substations (11KV) ranging from 500 to 1500 KVa to specific build requirements from our customers.

- Carry out inspections and refurbishment/maintenance on substation equipment from our low voltage and high voltage network. This includes electrical switchgear and transformers of all sizes.

- Support the business in policy and procedural advice.

- The role will also include receiving, unloading, inspecting and putting away supplier deliveries. This will involve using an overhead gantry crane and 8 tonne forklift truck, full training provided.

- You will also be required to load and offload transformers at our third-party storage facilities as and when required. 

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- City & Guilds 2339 (commenced) or equivalent qualification or gained equivalent experience.

- Trade tested – deemed competent in fitting craft role by training department.

- SF6 handling.

- Asbestos awareness and training.

- Emergency first aid at work.

- Full driving license - willingness to travel.

About our Business

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.

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 made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Francesca on francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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