Electrical Fitter

**Base Location**:Inverness, Highland

**Salary**: £28,831 - £41,523 depending on skills and experience

**Working Pattern**:Permanent | Full Time, 37 hours per week

**About the Department**

SSE Power Distribution, part of the SSE group, owns and operates two electricity distribution networks and one transmission network, comprising some 123,000 substations and 127,000km of overhead lines and underground cables, distributing electricity to 3.5 million homes and businesses in the North of Scotland and Southern England.

**What is the Role?**

As an Electrical Fitter, you’ll work on all maintenance aspects of our electricity switchgear and plant up to and including 33,000 Volts. This is a field-based role with responsibility for maintaining power systems plant including, switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay panels and other associated equipment. To do this, you’ll utilise your strong team working and communication skills to manage expectations with regards to arranging shutdowns with large businesses, regional councils, highway agencies amongst other stakeholders.

It can be a very demanding role and involve working outdoors in all weather conditions, however it offers a great grounding in utilities with many of our existing Senior Managers starting as Electrical Fitters. Training and development will be on offer to get you fully authorised up to 33,000 volts and you will also be required to participate in standby duties for fault restoration work when authorisations have been gained. Finally, as we work in a regulated business, you’ll hold a pivotal role in ensuring that our network complies with current and future regulatory rules (RIIOED2).

**What do I need?**

To ensure you get the most from your role, and our customers receive the highest standard of service, we ask that you have the following to join us;
- Electrical Senior Authorised Person (SAP) authorised up to 11kV would be advantageous, however not essential as training and development will be provided. Applicants that already have Electrical Senior Authorised Person status at 11kV will be considered for the role at SSE Grade 6.
- High regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority.
- Outstanding customer relationship skills, and a commitment to providing a high-level service.
- Enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to team working and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities.
- A full driver’s licence is required, with a towing licence and NRSWA ticket being advantageous.

**About our Business**

SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.

**Life at SSE**

If you're considering a career with us, you're probably wondering what's in it for you? From health and wellness to finances and family, we're proud of our benefits package which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days), enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our SSE Advantage scheme.

At SSE we're proud to celebrate difference. We all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. We take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. Above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at SSE and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'.

**Next Steps**

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

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