Electrical craftsperson

SSE; Clachan; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity / adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE Renewables Hydro seeks an Electrical Craftsperson to join our Hydro Generation Operations and Maintenance team at Clachan, Sloy or Inverawe Power stations in Argyll. The role covers electrical and mechanical maintenance within your competence and requires a full driving licence with a willingness to relocate within 30 miles.

You will work collaboratively with maintenance colleagues, inspect and repair equipment, and participate in safety and environmental checks.

Qualifications

• Electrical or multi-skilled craftsperson background with vocational qualification.
• Experience working on electrical generation equipment is desirable.
• Good communication skills and a practical mindset for team-based work.
• Proficiency with computer-based maintenance scheduling and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance and civil works safely within your competence.
• Collaborate with maintenance colleagues to diagnose issues, perform repairs and deliver projects.
• Complete routine inspections to maintain safety, reliability and performance of equipment.
• Report defects, carry out risk assessments and participate in environmental and safety inspections.

Skills

Electrical/multi-skilled craftsperson

Experience with electrical generation

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City and Guilds

Tools

Maintenance scheduling software

Job description

Base Location: Clachan Power Station, Inverawe Power Station or Sloy power station.

Salary: SS04 £36,139 - £43,188 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time

The role

SSE Renewables Hydro operate the largest fleet of hydro-electric power assets across eight hydro schemes in Scotland. Our portfolio totals 1,459MW of installed capacity, which includes pumped storage and flexible hydro. Our assets consist of some of the most iconic power station sites constructed, which brought hydro-electric power to the Scottish Glens 80 years ago.

We currently have an opportunity for an Electrical Craftsperson to join our Hydro Generation Operations and Maintenance team based at Clachan, Sloy or Inverawe Power stations in Argyll.

Some of your main accountabilities will include;

• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance, along with civil works, safely and effectively within your area of competence.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance colleagues to diagnose issues, complete repairs and deliver designated project work.
• Complete routine inspections and checks to maintain equipment and fixed plant to high standards of safety, reliability and operational performance.
• Collaborate with the wider team to report operational defects, complete risk assessments and carry out environmental and safety inspections, while undertaking training to operate and isolate fixed generation plant.

To be successful in this role, we would love you to have;

• An Electrical or Multi-skilled craftsperson background, ideally with previous experience of working on Electrical Generation Equipment.
• A minimum qualification of NVQ Level 3 / City and Guilds or equivalent craft apprenticeship certificates.
• A practical mindset with a passion for working as a part of a team. Excellent communicate skills are essential as you will be interacting with the public and people at all levels of the business.
• A good degree of computer literacy, with the ability to become proficient in using our maintenance scheduling and reporting software and other company software applications for which training will be given.
• A flexible attitude to all aspect of work in the section, with the ability to work as part of a team and communicate with colleagues effectively.

Due to the nature of the role you may, from time to time, be required to work outside in all weather conditions and it may be necessary to carry out work out with normal working hours.

A full driving licence is essential, and you should reside, or be prepared to relocate within 30 miles of the Power Stations Listed

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the clean power needed to support the clean energy transition. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 experts helping make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

Find out more on how we are putting Hydro at the heart of our Net Zero future here; http://www.sserenewables.com/hydro.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like 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. As well as 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 Pamela Hendry on [e-mail] or 01738 342002 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.