Tower Painting Supervisor

Base Location: Reading, Slough, Southampton, Portsmouth, Aldershot, Andover, Basingstoke, Farnham, Newbury, Oxford, Petersfield, Thatcham, Melksham, New Forest, Poole, Salisbury, Swindon or Yeovil

Salary: £49,004 - £57,728 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Tower Painting team.

This is a great chance to play an important role in maintaining and improving our tower network across the South of England, helping to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

You’ll work closely with contractors and project teams, building positive working relationships and supporting the successful delivery of works across the network.

You will

• Make sure tower painting contractors carry out work safely, efficiently, and to the required standard
• Review and approve risk assessments, method statements, rescue plans, and permits to work, and carry out site safety audits when needed
• Monitor contractor performance, progress, quality, and programme, highlighting any risks or delays
• Check contractors are using approved personnel, valid certifications, and the correct access methods
• Support communication between contractors and client teams, including planning future works and outages

You have

• Knowledge of Work at Height Regulations, CDM, and permit‑to‑work systems
• Ability to critically review and challenge RAMS, rescue plans, and access methods
• Competence in conducting site audits, inspections, and behavioural safety observations
• Ability to manage multiple contractors impartially on behalf of SSEN.
• Knowledge of 132 & 33kV tower networks would desirable but not essential.
• Competent IT skills on programmes such as Microsoft Excel, Teams, SharePoint.

A valid driving licence is essential.

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 Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

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 kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051 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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