Mechanical Craftsperson

1 month ago

Inverness, United Kingdom SSE Full time

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. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation over the next 10 years.

SSE Renewables operate the largest fleet of hydro-electric power assets across eight hydro schemes in Scotland. Our portfolio totals 1,459MW of installed capacity, which includes pumped storage and flexible hydro. Our assets consist of some of the most iconic power station sites constructed, which brought hydro-electric power to the Scottish Glens 80 years ago.

**About the Role**

**Base Location**: Opportunity can be based in either Foyers or Dundreggan

**Salary**: £31,339 - £35,892 + up to 8% performance-related bonus + tools + standby & callout allowances + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

**Working Pattern**: Permanent | Full Time

The multi-disciplined team in the Great Glen is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of our Hydro Generation plant to ensure it is kept in a safe and efficient state. As an important member of the operations and maintenance team you will perform a key role in the safe operation and maintenance of the Hydro Generation assets.

**Your duties will include**:

- Carrying out mechanical maintenance activities and multi-disciplinary defect rectification, repair work and designated project work.
- Routine inspections and checks ensuring equipment and fixed plant is kept to a high standard of operational effectiveness.
- Conducting risk assessments, plus environmental and safety inspections and will receive training to operate Hydro generation plant.
- Working closely with other team members, reporting, and repairing operational defects as they arise.

Due to the nature of the role you may, from time to time, be required to work outside in all weather conditions and it may be necessary to carry out work out of normal working hours when required.

**What do I need?**

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have;
- A mechanical or multi-skilled craft background, ideally with experience of working on heavy rotating machinery.
- A qualification of NVQ Level 3 / City and Guilds or equivalent craft apprenticeship certificates.
- A good level of computer literacy, and we'll train you to use our inhouse maintenance scheduling and reporting software.
- A full driving licence is essential, and a first aid qualification would be advantageous.

Due to the nature of this role, there is a requirement that you live, or are willing to relocate, within a 30 mile radius of the base location.

**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.

**What happens now?**

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.

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