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SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Thatcham
Salary: £37,075 - £43,063
All tools and PPE required for the role are provided.
- Access to a company vehicle, should you need to use for work purposes.
- A skills-based pay matrix so your salary increases as you develop your skills.
- Overtime and Standby payments.
- Career stability within a sustainable industry with ongoing progression opportunities.
- On joining you will also have access to a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
Key Responsibilities:
1. Building and assembling unit substations (11KV) ranging from 500 to 1500 KVa to specific build requirements from our customers.
2. Carry out inspections and refurbishment/maintenance on substation equipment from our low voltage and high voltage network. This includes electrical switchgear and transformers of all sizes.
3. Support the business in policy and procedural advice.
4. The role will also include receiving, unloading, inspecting and putting away supplier deliveries. This will involve using an overhead gantry crane and 8 tonne forklift truck, full training provided.
5. You will also be required to load and offload transformers at our third-party storage facilities as and when required.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
1. City & Guilds - Electrical Powering -2339 (commenced) or equivalent qualification or gained equivalent experience.
2. Trade tested - deemed competent in fitting craft role by training department.
3. Health and Safety awareness and training.
4. Full driving license - willingness to travel.
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.
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 Francesca on francesca.palmer@sse.com / 01738 344763.
EXTERNAL: 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.
INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.
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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