Electrical/Mechanical Fitter

Sse Enterprise; Inverness; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE is seeking an Electrical/Mechanical Fitter to maintain and inspect critical plant across Inverness, Caithness and Moray. You’ll carry out maintenance on switchgear and power systems up to 400 kV, with training to obtain full authorisation, while upholding safety standards.

We value flexibility, a strong safety focus, and a readiness to travel. The role is permanent and field-based with opportunities for development and standby duty participation.

Qualifications

• Experience on an electrical network, ideally LV and HV plant maintenance.
• Strong commitment to safety and delivering high service quality.
• Enthusiasm, drive and flexibility to adapt to priorities.
• Prefer HV experience in transmission or similar org; SVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship preferred.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance on switchgear and plant up to 400 kV, with training to gain full authorisation.
• Maintain power systems, including switchgear, transformers, busbars and related equipment, in a field-based setting.
• Complete inspections, planned maintenance and defect repairs; assist with construction work ensuring value for money.
• Prioritise safety and ensure all work meets high standards.
• Participate in standby duties for fault work after authorisations, complying with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Electrical network maintenance

Safety-focused

Flexible/adaptable

Driving licence

Standby fault response

Education

City & Guilds Part 232 / SVQ Level 3 Electrical or Mechanical Apprenticeship

Job description

Electrical/Mechanical Fitter

• Job Number: 559171
• Closing at: Nov 3 2026 - 23:55 GMT

Base Location: Inverness, Caithness, Moray

Salary: £36,139 - £48,427 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

We’re looking for an Electrical/Mechanical Fitter to help keep our high-voltage transmission network safe and reliable across Inverness, Caithness and Moray. In this varied, field-based role, you’ll maintain and inspect critical plant, support repairs and construction work, and receive training and development to gain authorisation up to 400kV.

You will

• Carry out maintenance on electricity switchgear and plant up to and including 400kV, with training and development provided to help you gain full authorisation.
• Maintain power systems, including switchgear, transformers, busbars and associated equipment, in a field-based environment.
• Complete inspections, planned maintenance and defect repairs, and assist with construction works while ensuring best value for money.
• Put safety first and ensure all operational work is completed to the highest standards.
• Participate in standby duties for fault work once the required authorisations have been gained, helping ensure the network complies with current and future regulatory requirements.

You have

• Demonstrable experience of working on an electrical network, ideally involving Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) plant maintenance.
• A strong commitment to safety, with the ability to follow guidance, build positive customer relationships and deliver a high level of service.
• Enthusiasm, drive and a flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities.
• Preferably, experience of working in HV within a transmission or similar organisation, together with a City & Guilds Part 232, SVQ Level 3 Electrical Apprenticeship or SVQ Level 3 Mechanical Apprenticeship.
• A full driving licence and the flexibility to work away from your base location occasionally.

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.

own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity 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 power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system 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

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.