Mechanical Craftsperson

SSE plc; Inverness; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Private health & wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements

Job summary

SSE plc is recruiting for a Mechanical Craftsperson at our Foyers/Inverness site to maintain, repair and oversee hydro generation plant. You’ll operate within a dedicated operations team, ensuring safe, reliable performance of rotating machinery and associated equipment.

The role requires NVQ3/City & Guilds or equivalent, good computer literacy, and a valid UK driving licence. Relocation within 30 miles of the base may be needed.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / City and Guilds or equivalent craft apprenticeship certificates.
• Experience working on heavy rotating machinery preferred.
• Good computer literacy; training on in-house maintenance software will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical maintenance activities and defect rectification.
• Routine inspections and checks of generation equipment and fixed plant.
• Conducting risk, environmental and safety inspections; will receive training.
• Work with team to report and repair operational defects.

Skills

Mechanical craft background

Experience with heavy rotating

Computer literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City and Guilds

Tools

Maintenance scheduling software

Job description

Base Location: Foyers Power Station, Inverness

Salary: SS04 £34,749 - £40,939 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent| Full Time

The role

As Mechanical Craftsperson, you’ll be 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. You’ll be an important member of the operations and maintenance team, performing a key role in the safe operation and maintenance of the Hydro Generation assets.

Some of your other accountabilities will include;

• Carrying out mechanical maintenance activities and multi-disciplinary defect rectification, repair work and designated project work.
• Routine inspections and checks ensuring Generation equipment and fixed plant is kept to a high standard of operational effectiveness.
• Conducting risk assessments, plus environmental and safety inspections and will receive training to operate Hydro generation plant.
• Working closely with other team members, reporting, and repairing operational defects as they arise.

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have;

• A mechanical or multi-skilled craft background, ideally with experience of working on heavy rotating machinery.
• A qualification of NVQ Level 3 / City and Guilds or equivalent craft apprenticeship certificates.
• A good level of computer literacy, and we'll train you to use our inhouse maintenance scheduling and reporting software.

A full and valid UK driving licence is essential, and a first aid qualification would be advantageous.

Candidates should live or be willing to relocate to within 30 miles of base location

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. 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 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

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.

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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.