Cable Jointer – HV/LV Network, Overtime & Vehicle

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Sheet; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools and PPE provided

Company vehicle

Skills-based pay matrix

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

SSE is seeking experienced Cable Jointers to join our Southern Electric Power Distribution team and help power our customers. You will join a stable, growing utility with strong safety focus and opportunities to advance.

Roles involve jointing, cabling and excavation on HV/LV networks across locations with on-site work, standby duties, and potential emergency response to keep the network running. With a full UK driving licence, you will receive tools, PPE, a company vehicle, and a clear pay

Qualifications

• Must hold DNO electrical qualifications; not a trainee position.
• UK or overseas DNO experience with 11kV/33kV capabilities and proven capability on electrical plant.
• Strong HV and LV electrical knowledge.
• Flexible for out-of-hours standby and weather-related work.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience excavating joint holes with hand tools or mini excavator.

Responsibilities

• Jointing, cabling and excavation on HV & LV networks on pre-planned and rapid-response basis.
• Ensure safety of yourself and colleagues and promote a safety culture.
• Respond to emergencies to maintain service during storms or outages.
• Work outdoors in all weather and attend standby duties.
• Represent SSE with excellent customer service at all times.

Skills

DNO experience

HV/LV knowledge

Safety culture

Communication skills

Standby duties

Driving licence

Excavation experience

Education

DNO electrical qualifications

Tools

Mini excavator

Job description

SSE is seeking experienced Cable Jointers to join our Southern Electric Power Distribution team and help power our customers. You will join a stable, growing utility with strong safety focus and opportunities to advance.

Roles involve jointing, cabling and excavation on HV/LV networks across locations with on-site work, standby duties, and potential emergency response to keep the network running. With a full UK driving licence, you will receive tools, PPE, a company vehicle, and a clear pay