Hydro Electric Craftsperson – Maintenance & Troubleshooting

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

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.