Hydro Mechanical Craftsperson – Maintenance & Repair (Bonus)

SSE plc; Inverness; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements (maternity/adopt'.

Job summary

SSE Renewables Hydro is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson to maintain and repair our Hydro Generation assets across Scotland, based from Foyers in the Inverness area. You’ll perform day-to-day operation and maintenance to keep plant safe, reliable and efficient.

You’ll carry out mechanical maintenance, inspections, risk assessments, and collaborate with colleagues to resolve defects, with training provided on in-house systems. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• A mechanical or multi-skilled craft background, with experience working on heavy rotating machinery preferred.
• An NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds qualification or equivalent recognised craft apprenticeship certification.
• Good computer literacy, with training on our in-house maintenance scheduling and reporting software.
• Full and valid UK driving licence is essential; first aid qualification advantageous.
• Candidates should live or relocate within 30 miles of base location.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical maintenance, multidisciplinary defect rectification, repairs and designated project work across our Hydro Generation assets.
• Completing routine inspections and checks to ensure generation equipment and fixed plant remain safe, reliable and operationally effective.
• Undertaking risk assessments and environmental and safety inspections, with training provided to operate Hydro Generation plant.
• Collaborating with colleagues to identify, report and resolve operational defects as they arise.

Skills

Mechanical background

Multi-skilled craft

Heavy rotating machinery

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds qualification

Tools

In-house maintenance software

Job description

SSE Renewables Hydro is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson to maintain and repair our Hydro Generation assets across Scotland, based from Foyers in the Inverness area. You’ll perform day-to-day operation and maintenance to keep plant safe, reliable and efficient.

You’ll carry out mechanical maintenance, inspections, risk assessments, and collaborate with colleagues to resolve defects, with training provided on in-house systems. A full UK driving licence is essential.