Mechanical Craftsperson

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £18 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, our SSE Renewables (SSER) business continues to be at the forefront of our growth plans, and 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 to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.

**About the Role**

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

**Salary**: £31,339 - £35,892 + performance-related bonus + 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?**

You will be a practical person with the ability to work as part of a team and able to communicate effectively as you will be interacting with the public and people at all levels of the business.

We would also love you to bring:

- An electrical 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 highly flexible attitude to all aspects of work in the section. The ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues is essential.
- A full driving licence is essential, and a first aid qualification would be advantageous.

**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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