Our team is growing, and a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Cable Layer / Reinstator to join our Cabling team in Inverness.
In this hands-on role, you will be working as part of a team, and will be responsible for cable laying, reinstating excavations in highways and private sites which are necessary to maintain our distribution network, ensuring good team communication and that safe working practices are always adhered to.
This is a physically demanding role, involving extensive reinstatement works on the highway and private land.
You will
- Work outside in all weather conditions, to strict timescales, your work must comply with the regulations we abide by, and you'll be able to deliver excellent customer service where reactive maintenance is required.
- Work closely with your manager, you may also be asked to assist with other ad hoc projects, whilst working to our Code of Practice and reduce our contractor expenditure.
Experience with cable laying, excavation, reinstating techniques including Tarmac, modular services, slabs and concrete.
- Experience of working on public highways involving setting up and taking down temporary traffic signals to the code of practice and working alongside hotbox, concrete, and grab lorries.
- A full UK driving license.
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.
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.