Craftsperson

**About the Role**:
Craftsperson

**Work type**: Permanent - Full Time

**Base Location**:Loch Carnan, South Uist

**Salary**:£31,339 - £35,892 (dependant on experience) PLUS:

- 37 hour Working Week
- Full PPE and Tools supplied for the role.
- Company vehicle provided.
- Overtime & Travel time available.
- A range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

**Working Pattern**: Permanent | Full Time

Our teams are growing whilst also achieving great results, and you could be part of this exciting and challenging business that provides job security and the opportunity for you to develop.

The role will include:

- Carrying out construction, new connections and repair work on all our overhead/underground networks from LV up to and including 11/33kV.
- Being responsible for the safety of yourself and colleagues, whilst acting as an ambassador for a strong safety culture in everything you do.
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions with a requirement to undertake out of hours standby duties and short notice attendance for storm situations. This can also result in overnight stays on occasions.
- Travelling to our Training Facility in Perth for various courses.
- Good opportunities for learning and developing your career to obtain LV and HV switching authorisations, and further to gain SAP authorisation.

**What do I need?**

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- Industry experience in the UK on or around overhead lines or underground cables with electrical experience would be highly advantageous however not essential.
- The ability to work at heights, previous experience is desirable.
- A high regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority, strong communication skills and an ability to convey technical aspects in a transferable manner, enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities.
- This role can be physically demanding, and suits someone with an active and flexible lifestyle as you will be required to fulfil a standby role.
- It is an essential requirement that you hold a Full UK Driving License for this role.

**About our Business**:
SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You’ll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so team work will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

**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.