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SSE; Basingstoke; Vor Ort; GBP 35.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Accommodation provided

Company vehicle with fuel card

Full PPE and tools provided

Overtime and weekend work

Zusammenfassung

We have an exciting opportunity for a Linesperson to join our team based in the South of England. You’ll be part of a great team carrying out overhead line inspections and maintenance, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and ensuring customers remain powered.

Even if you live outside the area, we can provide accommodation for the working week. You should have proven electrical experience, hands-on work on overhead power lines and towers, a full UK driving licence, and relevant

Qualifikationen

• Proven electrical experience with a strong practical background.
• Experience working on overhead power lines and tower structures.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Qualifications such as SSE or equivalent DNO Operational Authorisations, and/or certified Tower Rescue training.

Aufgaben

• Carry out overhead line inspections and maintenance as part of a team.
• Support construction projects on 33kV & 132kV lines.
• Ensure safety of yourself and colleagues and promote a strong safety culture.

Kenntnisse

Electrical experience

Overhead lines

Tower Rescue training

Full UK driving licence

Ausbildung

DNO Operational Authorisations

Jobbeschreibung

Base Location: Reading, Slough, Southampton, Portsmouth, Aldershot, Andover, Basingstoke, Farnham, Newbury, Oxford, Petersfield, Thatcham, Melksham, New Forest, Poole, Salisbury, Swindon or Yeovil

• 37 hour basic working week with additional hours available as overtime.
• Accommodation/lodging allowance if you live outside of the area.
• Double time on Sundays.
• Working weekends available.
• Full PPE and all tools provided that are required for the position.
• Access to a company vehicle with fuel card.
• A range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Onsite

We have an exciting opportunity for a Linesperson to join our team based in the South of England.

Even if you live outside of this area, we can provide you with accommodation for the working week.

Operations are responsible for keeping the lights on; we are at the front line on the network. If we find a fault, it is our responsibility to respond to the fault and dispatch our skilled teams to fix it as quickly as possible.

You’ll be part of a great team carrying out various overhead line inspections and maintenance. The role will involve working outdoors in all weather conditions, making sure our customers are never without power.

You will be:

• Mainly working as part of a team carrying out various overhead line inspections and maintenance whilst also carrying out work on construction projects on the 33kV & 132kV overhead line network.
• Responsible for the safety of yourself and colleagues, and act as an ambassador for a strong safety culture in everything you do.
• You’ll be required to respond quickly to emergency situations; we want to provide the best possible service to our customers in their time of need. This role can be demanding.

You will have:

• Proven electrical experience with a strong practical background.
• Demonstrated expertise in working on overhead power lines and tower structures.
• Relevant qualifications, such as SSE or equivalent DNO Operational Authorisations, and/or certified Tower Rescue training.
• Experience working safely and effectively outdoors in all weather conditions.
• A Full, valid UK driving licence

About SSE

SSEs 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 plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon 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.

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 01738 344051 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.