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Utility Groundworker

  • 555106
  • Closing at: Aug 27 2025 - 23:55 BST

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

Salary: £29,504 - £34,757 + overtime + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

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

This is a hands-on role and you will be responsible for the groundworks/reinstatement of SSE excavations.

You will

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

- Set up sites to comply with Street Works Legislation.

- Be working on excavation projects.

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

You will have

- A 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 investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

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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Our Benefits

  • 34+ Days Holiday with the option to buy more
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
  • Flexible Working options
  • Free, 24/7 Employee Counselling and wellbeing support
  • Market leading pension with contributions starting at 6%
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Healthcare & Gym Discounts
  • Interest-Free Tech / Travel Loans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Time back to volunteer
  • Shopping, leisure, and restaurant discounts
  • And much more…

 

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