Hydro Plant Mechanic - Maintenance & Repairs

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing support (GP & counselling)

Cycle to Work scheme

Family leave benefits

Job summary

SSE Renewables Hydro is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson at the Foyers base to maintain and repair hydro generation assets safely and efficiently. You will join a skilled operations team ensuring continuous, reliable power supply across our UK hydro fleet.

The role requires a mechanical or multi-skilled background, NVQ3/City & Guilds, and good computer literacy with in-house maintenance software training. A UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent required.
• Mechanical or multi-skilled background with heavy rotating machinery.
• Good computer literacy with in-house software training.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on hydro generation assets.
• Carry out routine inspections to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Carry out risk assessments and safety/environmental checks.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify and fix defects.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Heavy machinery experience

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Tools

Maintenance scheduling software

Job description

SSE Renewables Hydro is seeking a Mechanical Craftsperson at the Foyers base to maintain and repair hydro generation assets safely and efficiently. You will join a skilled operations team ensuring continuous, reliable power supply across our UK hydro fleet.

The role requires a mechanical or multi-skilled background, NVQ3/City & Guilds, and good computer literacy with in-house maintenance software training. A UK driving licence is essential.