Trainee Electrical Fitter

Trainee Electrical Fitter – SSE plc Base Location: West London, Slough or Reading Salary: £29,504 - £34,757 (higher salary may apply if you hold additional authorisations – further info below). Additional Benefits: London weighting allowance if based in Slough/London Full PPE and tools required for the role. Access to a company van. Training provided by SSE. A range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Onsite Do you have some experience as an Electrical Fitter and would like to be part of a forward‑thinking company that powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the North of Scotland? In this role, you will take responsibility for the inspection, maintenance, and safe operation of electrical equipment across the electricity network, with a primary focus on the 132 kV system. Your work will cover equipment such as electrical switchgear, transformers, busbars, isolators, and protection systems, ensuring that maintenance tasks and defect resolutions are completed within agreed timeframes and that the network is restored to normal operation as quickly as possible. This will also involve responding to emergency fault scenarios. You Will Play an active role in delivering maintenance projects in line with agreed KPIs, ensuring all plant and equipment—both electrical and mechanical—operate within specified limits. Support the maintenance team with planned and unplanned switching activities, including network isolation and restoration, within your authorised level, and contribute to detailed planning of how, when, and where works are carried out. Represent Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks professionally when engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including the National Grid and small‑scale power stations, to deliver exceptional customer service and uphold the SSE brand. Maintain an unwavering commitment to safety, following all relevant SSE policies and procedures in every task you undertake. You Have Previous experience as an Electrical Fitter across 11 kV and 33 kV would be advantageous. Experience and/or authorisations to work on the electrical distribution network would be advantageous. Electrical or mechanical experience if your previous working history is outside of a DNO and has a high regard for safety. Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential to this role as we deal with customer‑related issues face‑to‑face on a daily basis. A full UK driving licence is required for this role. Salary if You Hold Additional Authorisations Up to £40,939 if you are a qualified Electrical Fitter SS05 up to £45,905 – requires 11 kV SAP PTW. SS06 up to £51,484 – requires 33 kV SAP PTW. SS07 up to £57,728 – requires 132 kV SAP PTW. About SSE SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net‑zero world. We’re investing around £10 million a day in home‑grown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions. SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for a low‑carbon future. Flexible Benefits to Fit Your Life Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Well‑being benefits such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle‑to‑Work scheme. Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an Equal Opportunity Employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact kim.annink@sse.com or 01738 344 051 to discuss how we can support you. We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr