Hydro Plant Technician - Multi-Skilled Fitter

SSE plc; Tummel Bridge; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

SSE Renewables Hydro seeks a Multi-Skilled Fitter to operate, maintain and repair hydro generation plant from the Tummel Bridge base. The role covers electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and collaboration on project work with training provided for safety and operational standards.

You will need practical experience with generation equipment, an NVQ3/City & Guilds, and the flexibility to work outdoors and outside hours as required. Location near Tummel Bridge, Scotland.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-skilled craftsperson or similar role, with practical knowledge of electrical and mechanical generation equipment.
• An NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds qualification or equivalent recognised craft apprenticeship certification.
• Good IT skills, with the ability to become proficient in our maintenance scheduling, reporting and wider company software; full training will be provided.
• A flexible approach to working, including the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and, when required, outside normal working hours.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical and mechanical maintenance, with the opportunity to support civil works within your level of competence.
• Responding quickly to equipment faults, using effective fault-finding techniques to identify and resolve issues.
• Supporting day-to-day repairs and rectification activities, alongside a range of assigned project work.
• Completing routine inspections and checks to help maintain high standards of equipment and fixed-plant performance.
• Identifying and report operational defects, and complete risk assessments together with environmental and safety inspections.
• Undertaking the required training to safely operate and isolate fixed generation plant when required.
• Supporting flood control activities, with comprehensive training provided.

Skills

Electrical & mechanical experience

Multi-skilled craftsperson

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds

Tools

Maintenance scheduling software

Company software

Job description

SSE Renewables Hydro seeks a Multi-Skilled Fitter to operate, maintain and repair hydro generation plant from the Tummel Bridge base. The role covers electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and collaboration on project work with training provided for safety and operational standards.

You will need practical experience with generation equipment, an NVQ3/City & Guilds, and the flexibility to work outdoors and outside hours as required. Location near Tummel Bridge, Scotland.