Utility Groundworker

Ssen Distribution; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the Thames Valley area is seeking a Utility Ground Worker. This hands-on role involves groundworks, reinstatement of excavations, and cable/pipe laying responsibilities. Candidates must hold a 360 Excavator and NRSWA Street Works ticket and have a full driving licence. Benefits include private healthcare discounts, wellbeing services, and family entitlements.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Gym memberships

Wellbeing services like free online GP

Interest-free loans on tech and transport

Cycle to Work scheme

Family entitlements including maternity/adoption leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• A full driving licence is necessary.
• Must be adaptable to all tasks and willing to undertake standby duties.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of projects to the highest level of care.
• Set up sites to comply with Street Works Legislation.
• Participate in excavation projects.
• Undertake cable and pipe laying responsibilities.

Skills

360 Excavator ticket

NRSWA Street Works ticket

Hands-on approach

Flexibility

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Utility Ground Worker to join our team in the Thames Valley area.

This is a hands-on role responsible for the groundworks/reinstatement of SSE excavations.

You will:

1. Work on a variety of projects to the highest level of care.
2. Set up sites to comply with Street Works Legislation.
3. Participate in excavation projects.
4. Undertake cable and pipe laying responsibilities, along with other ad hoc requests.

Minimum requirements include:

• A 360 Excavator ticket and NRSWA Street Works ticket.
• A full driving licence.
• A hands-on approach and adaptability to all tasks.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Flexibility, including standby duties, responding to faults overnight and at weekends as part of a rota.

SSE has a bold ambition to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investments include building the world's largest offshore wind farm and transforming the grid for greener electricity.

SSEN Distribution, part of the SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of over 4,200 engineers, customer service advisors, and energy experts ensure a safe, reliable electricity supply while investing in low-carbon networks.

Benefits include discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing services like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling, interest-free loans on tech and transport, and a Cycle to Work scheme. Family entitlements such as maternity, adoption, and paternity leave are also provided.