Mechanical Craftsperson

SSE plc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Job summary

SSE plc is recruiting a Mechanical Craftsperson to operate, maintain, and repair Hydro Generation plant at Foyers. The role supports safe and efficient plant operation within the maintenance team.

The position requires a mechanical or multi-skilled craft background with experience on heavy rotating machinery, an NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds, and good computer literacy. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Mechanical maintenance experience on heavy equipment and rotating plant.
• Experience performing multidisciplinary defect rectification on hydro generation assets desirable.
• Familiarity with risk assessment processes and safety inspections.
• Ability to report and resolve operational defects with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, defect rectification and project work across hydro assets.
• Complete routine inspections to ensure safe, reliable and operational equipment.
• Undertake risk assessments and safety inspections with provided training.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify, report and fix operational defects.

Skills

Mechanical craft background

Heavy rotating machinery experience

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds qualification

Job description

Base Location:Foyers Power Station, Foyers, IV2

Salary: SS04 £36,139 - £43,188 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

SSE Renewables Hydro operate the largest fleet of hydro-electric power assets across eight hydro schemes in Scotland. Our portfolio totals 1,459MW of installed capacity, which includes pumped storage and flexible hydro. Our assets consist of some of the most iconic power station sites constructed, which brought hydro-electric power to the Scottish Glens 80 years ago.

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 main accountabilities will include;

• 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.

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

• 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 full training provided on our in-house 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 be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Renewables delivers the clean power needed to support the clean energy transition. 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 experts helping make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

Find out more on how we are putting Hydro at the heart of our Net Zero future here; http://www.sserenewables.com/hydro.

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.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Pamela Hendry on [e-mail] or 01738 342002 to discuss how we can support you.

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.