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Utility Groundworker

  • 551724
  • Closing at: Mar 19 2025 - 23:55 GMT

Base Location: Slough, Theale (Reading) or West London

Salary: £28,072 - £32,605 + overtime + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Utility Groundworker to join our team in the Thames Valley area.

You will

- Work on a variety of projects to the highest level of care.

- Set up sites to comply with Street Works Legislation.

- Work on excavation projects.

- Undertake cable and pipe laying responsibilities as well as other ad hoc requests.

You have

- 360 Excavator ticket & NRSWA Street Works ticket as a minimum requirement.

- A hands-on approach and a readiness to adapt to all tasks provided.

- Worked in a similar role previously.

- Flexibility, due to the nature of this role, you'll be asked to take part in standby duties, responding to faults overnight and at weekends as part of a rota.

- A full driving licence is required for this role.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're 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.

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 Robert on Robert.Clark@sse.com / 01738 341105 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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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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