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Base Location: Peterhead
Salary: £29,504 - £34,757 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
SSE Thermal are recruiting an Administrator to join their Process Support function based at Peterhead Power Station. In this role, you will support the tasks necessary for providing an efficient, customer focussed Process Support function to the Station.
You will
-Be responsible for administrative tasks arising from process change procedures including; collating & updating information for the periodic meetings held on site i.e. Risk Committee, SHE Review, Outage Meetings, etc
- Complete data entry, processing, and evaluation for effective monitoring of the station’s Health Safety and Environmental (SHE) performance
- Deliver relevant Thermal and Corporate SHE Initiatives.
- Maintain digital documents, the management of SharePoint and Teams sites.
- Complete of local HR administrative tasks.
- Provide Ad Hoc General administrative support when required from other teams at the station
You have
- S/NVQ Level 2 in Administration and / or previous administrative experience.
- Good attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise your own workload.
- Excellent administration and organisational skills; this role is a busy one and will allow you an opportunity to learn about our business and interact with a wide range of stakeholders.
- You'll be a great team player and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- You must be computer literate with an excellent working knowledge of Office 365
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.
SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.
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 james.walker2@sse.com / 01738 341514to 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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