Hydro Auxiliary Plant Attendant

SSE; Inverawe; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Online GP and 24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and paternity pay

Job summary

SSE Renewables Hydro seeks a Maintenance Operative to join the Sloy / Awe section, supporting routine works at the Inverawe site. You will assist with maintenance, inspections, cleaning, minor repairs and safety checks at power stations, dams and buildings.

The role requires willingness to work outdoors in all weather, a full UK driving licence, and good communication to report defects and coordinate with the team.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience in civil or estate works is beneficial.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and outside normal hours.
• Strong communication skills to report defects and coordinate with the team.

Responsibilities

• Support routine maintenance, inspections and cleaning at power stations, dams and buildings.
• Assist maintenance team with minor repairs, servicing and defect rectification.
• Support low impact environmental recovery and water catchment optimisation tasks.
• Carry out risk assessments and environmental/safety inspections, and report operational defects.

Skills

Driving licence

Outdoor work

Team player

Good communication

Tools

Basic Computer skills

Job description

Base Location: Inverawe Power Station, by Taynuilt, PA35

Salary: SS02 £27,364 - £32,698 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.

The multi-disciplined team in the Sloy / Awe Section is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of our Hydro Generation plant to ensure it is kept in a safe and efficient state.

• Supporting routine works which includes maintenance, inspections and cleaning at power stations, dams, and buildings, as well as assisting the maintenance team to carry out minor repairs, servicing, and defect rectification.
• Low impact environmental manual recovery and optimisation of associated water catchment areas, consisting of hill ditching, increasing storage capacity in small dams and clearing intake structures.
• Communicating effectively with other team members and reporting operational defects as they arise.
• Carrying out risk assessments, plus environmental and safety inspections. You’ll also receive training to operate fixed Generation plant.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have;

• Experience in civil or estate works would be beneficial, as would a background in forestry or farming. You should have a good understanding of the outdoor environment and knowledge of civil maintenance tasks, including ditching, road repairs, building maintenance and general repairs.
• A practical, enthusiastic approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, supported by effective communication skills.
• Willingness and the flexibility to work outdoors in all weather conditions and outside normal hours when required.
• Basic Computer skills are an advantage however training is available.
• A full UK valid driving licence is essential.

Applicants must reside or be prepared to relocate to within 30 miles of the listed site offered.

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.