Hydro Auxiliary Plant Attendant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Online GP / wellbeing services

Tech / transport season ticket loans (

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity/Adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE Renewables Hydro is hiring for a role in the Sloy / Awe Section, responsible for day-to-day operation, maintenance and repair of hydro generation plant to keep it safe and efficient.

The position involves outdoor work across power stations, dams and buildings, with a focus on routine maintenance, inspections and minor repairs. Requires a full UK driving licence and willingness to work outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Experience with outdoor environments and civil maintenance tasks is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Support routine maintenance, inspections and cleaning at power stations, dams, and buildings.
• Assist with minor repairs, servicing and defect rectification.
• Carry out risk assessments and environmental/safety inspections; report defects as they arise.

Skills

Driving licence

Outdoors work

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

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.

Some of your main accountabilities will include;

• 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.

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