About the Role Base Location: Inverness, Elgin Salary: £37,075 - £43,063 a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent| Full Time We have an exciting opportunity for a Linesperson to join our Transmission Operations business based in Inverness supporting inspection and maintenance operations across the whole Scotland region. The duties and responsibilities of the Operations Overhead Linesperson are: - Carrying out key inspection, maintenance & repair activities on our 132, 275 & 400kV Transmission overhead line networks. - Responsible for the safety of yourself and colleagues, and act as ambassador for a strong safety culture in everything you do. - Working outdoors in all weather, you may also be required to respond to emergency situations, we want to provide the best possible service to our stakeholders at all times. - You may at times be required to work away from your base location area during the week and occasionally at weekends. Overnight accommodation and/ or out of pocket allowances will be provided, there will also be a requirement to undertake out of hours stand by duties. What do I need? To be considered for this role, we would love you to have: - Industry recognised OHL qualification and proven previous experience working at height on the electricity network. - A qualification from a recognised overhead line training provider, experience and/ or a proven track record in construction, maintenance overhead line activities would be advantageous, however not essential as training will be provided. - As this role requires travel to operational sites, a full UK driving license is desirable or willingness to obtain one upon application is acceptable and assistance can be provided. - Knowledge of current business operations, maintenance activities, electrical systems and their geography would be beneficial but not essential as informative training will be provided. - A high regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do. Be comfortable in challenging any unsafe behaviours or attitudes, in relation to any unsafe practices. About our Business At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come. What's in it for you? We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ' Inclusion & Diversity at SSE ' to find out more. What happens now? All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Andy on andrew.torrancesse.com /01738 275370. Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check. LI-TRM LI-AT1 LI-Onsite