Electrical / Mechanical Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Huntly; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical/Mechanical Fitter to support their maintenance and inspection program for the transmission network. This role is vital for ensuring network reliability while contributing to the growth of renewable energy. You will work on critical infrastructure, maintaining power systems and ensuring safety is a top priority. With a commitment to training and development, this position offers the chance to gain authorizations up to 400kV. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and adaptability, providing a range of flexible benefits to support your wellbeing.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Free online GP

24/7 counselling service

Interest-free loans on tech

Cycle to Work scheme

Generous maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience with LV and HV plant maintenance preferred.
• Strong focus on safety and customer standards.
• Flexibility for overnight travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and inspect electricity switchgear and plant up to 400kV.
• Participate in standby duties for fault work.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Electrical network maintenance

Safety compliance

Adaptability

Education

City and Guilds Part 232

SVQ Level 3 Electrical apprenticeship

SVQ Level 3 Mechanical apprenticeship

Tools

Switchgear

Transformers

Busbars

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Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

SSEN Transmission are looking for a skilled Electrical/Mechanical Fitter to support our maintenance and inspection program for the transmission network. This role offers the chance to work on critical infrastructure, ensuring network reliability while contributing to the growth of renewable energy.

You will

- Work on all maintenance aspects of our electricity switchgear and plant up to and including 400kV. Training and development will be on offer to get you fully authorised up to 400kV.

- Maintain power systems including, switchgear, transformers, busbars, and other associated equipment in a field-based capacity on plant up to 400kV.

- Maintain, inspect and defect repairs whilst assisting with construction works, ensuring best value for money.

- Ensure safety is your number one priority, ensuring that all operational works are carried out to the highest standards.

- Be required to participate in standby duties for fault work when authorisations have been gained. 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.

You have

- Experience working on the electrical network, particularly with LV and HV plant maintenance, is preferred however not essential.

- Strong focus on safety, embracing our safety culture and following guidelines in all tasks whilst maintaining high customer standards.

- Energetic and adaptable attitude, able to adjust to evolving business and project demands.

- Ideally, experience working in HV with a Transmission (or similar) company, along with a City and Guilds Part 232, SVQ 3 Electrical apprenticeship, or SVQ Level 3 Mechanical apprenticeship.

- A full drivers licence and flexibility for possible overnight stays when out with local travelling distance.

- Holding SSE CAT 1,2,3 would be advantageous however applicants with a Mechanical background will also be considered with full training given to gain authorisations.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all – we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future and building a network for net zero to create secure power for generations to come.

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 Andy on / 01738 275370 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.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.