Outdoor Hydro Plant Attendant | Maintenance & Inspections

SSE; Taynuilt; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym memberships

Online GP service

Counselling service

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

SSE Renewables Hydro operates the largest fleet of hydro-electric assets across eight schemes in Scotland. This role is based at Inverawe Power Station near Taynuilt, with a permanent full-time pattern and a requirement to work outdoors in all weather.

A full UK driving licence is essential, and basic computer skills are an asset as you support maintenance, inspections and minor repairs. You’ll join the Sloy / Awe Section, contributing to safe, efficient operation and environmental management of

Qualifications

• Experience in civil or estate works would be beneficial.
• A practical, enthusiastic approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness and flexibility to work outdoors in all weather conditions and outside normal hours when required.
• Basic Computer skills are an advantage however training is available.
• A full UK valid driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting routine works which includes maintenance, inspections and cleaning at power stations, dams, and buildings, as well as assisting the maintenance team to carry out minor repairs, servicing, and defect rectification.
• Low impact environmental manual recovery and optimisation of associated water catchment areas, consisting of hill ditching, increasing storage capacity in small dams and clearing intake structures.
• Communicating effectively with other team members and reporting operational defects as they arise.
• Carrying out risk assessments, plus environmental and safety inspections. You’ll also receive training to operate fixed Generation plant.

Skills

Driving licence

Outdoor work

Job description

SSE Renewables Hydro operates the largest fleet of hydro-electric assets across eight schemes in Scotland. This role is based at Inverawe Power Station near Taynuilt, with a permanent full-time pattern and a requirement to work outdoors in all weather.

A full UK driving licence is essential, and basic computer skills are an asset as you support maintenance, inspections and minor repairs. You’ll join the Sloy / Awe Section, contributing to safe, efficient operation and environmental management of