Electrical Fitter

We are looking for interested candidates with a Mechanical or Electrical bias to join us and work as part of a team maintaining, inspecting, and repairing the electricity network that supplies our customers., Responsible for maintaining electrical equipment on the electricity network up to and including 33,000 volts, ensuring work is completed within specific time frames and the network is restored to normal as soon as possible. This will also include emergency response to fault scenarios.

- Delivery of maintenance activities in line with Key Performance Indicators, including the maintenance of all plant and equipment such as switchgear, transformers, busbars, relay panels (both electrical and mechanical) ensuring it is operating within designated limits.

- Assist with switching out the network up to 33,000 volts and carrying out restoration switching within your authorisation level, including planning on how, when and where all works will take place.

- Be an ambassador for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks when interacting with external and internal customers, large businesses, regional councils, highway agencies and National Grid, to deliver world class customer service and protect the SSE brand.

- Safety is a key priority at SSE and throughout everything you do you will adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Some experience of Mechanical or Electrical Fitting. Knowledge of the Electrical Distribution Network would be an advantage, but not necessary as training can be provided.

- A high regard for safety with strong customer service skills.

- Excellent communication skills are essential to this role as we deal with customer related issues face to face daily, and good service allows us to achieve our broader measure requirements and targets.

- A clean driving licence and flexible approach to working hours and work location is a must.

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.

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.