Technical Services Field Technician

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Perth; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Family leave benefits

Job summary

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN Distribution) is seeking a Technical Services Field Technician in Scotland. The role is predominantly site-based with travel across the SHEPD network to support Protection, Control and SCADA systems in substations.

You will install, modify, test and commission secondary systems, reading schematics and wiring diagrams, under supervision of engineers. A recognised electrical qualification and driving licence are essential for this hands-on field

Qualifications

• Recognised electrical qualification or equivalent experience in electrical installation, panel wiring or control systems.
• Strong practical experience in electrical installation and panel wiring.
• Experience on Protection, Control and SCADA systems and related wiring.
• Ability to read schematic and wiring diagrams to work safely on live LV AC/DC systems.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the network area.

Responsibilities

• Carry out installation and modification works on Protection, Control and SCADA systems in substations.
• Support testing, commissioning and fault-finding with Protection and SCADA Engineers.
• Assist refurbishment, maintenance and upgrades on relays and RTU/SCADA equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and schedules to work safely on live systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors and operational staff to support delivery and fault response across the network.

Skills

Electrical qualification

Panel wiring

Protection and SCADA systems

Reading schematics

UK driving licence

Tools

RTU/SCADA equipment

Job description

Base Location:

Flexible Scotland, however we will need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots in the North of Scotland which includes, but is not limited to: Perth, Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness. This is a predominantly site-based role, with travel required across the SHEPD network area.

Salary:

£50,964 - £60,899 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:

Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

As a Technical Services Field Technician, you will join a specialist team supporting the delivery, maintenance, refurbishment and commissioning of Protection, Control and SCADA systems across SSEN Distribution's network. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on substation secondary systems, including protection and control panels, RTU/SCADA equipment and associated auxiliary systems within primary and grid substations. You will support both capital delivery and operational fault response activities, helping ensure the safe and reliable operation of the network. Working closely with Protection and SCADA Engineers, you will undertake installation, modification, testing, fault‑finding and commissioning support activities across a range of complex secondary systems. The role combines practical field installation responsibilities with opportunities to develop broader technical capability in protection, control and SCADA systems.

You will

• Carry out installation and modification works on Protection, Control and SCADA systems within substations, including panel wiring, multicore installation, glanding, terminating, panel alterations and associated secondary systems works.
• Support testing, commissioning and fault‑finding activities on protection and control systems under the guidance of Protection and SCADA Engineers, including wiring verification, signal checks and functional testing.
• Assist with refurbishment, maintenance and upgrade activities on protection relays, RTU/SCADA equipment, control systems and associated substation auxiliary systems.
• Read and interpret schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and cable schedules to safely deliver work on live LV AC and DC systems in accordance with approved procedures and standards.
• Work closely with engineers, project teams, contractors and operational staff to support project delivery, commissioning activities and operational fault response across the network.

You have

• A recognised electrical qualification (e.g. ONC / NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds) or equivalent relevant experience in electrical installation, panel wiring or control systems.
• Strong practical experience in electrical installation and panel wiring, ideally within substation, industrial, protection, control, SCADA or automation environments.
• Experience working on Protection, Control and/or SCADA systems, including installation, modification, testing, commissioning support or fault‑finding activities, along with a good understanding of secondary wiring and control circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and cable schedules, with experience working safely on live LV AC and DC systems in line with approved procedures.
• A full UK driving licence, with willingness to travel across the network area and work within operational environments. Experience within substations, utility environments, operational authorisation frameworks, or familiarity with RTU/SCADA systems and protection relays would be advantageous.

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 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 [e-mail] / 01738 340954 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.