Overview

Position Title: Linesperson

Company: SSE
Location: Auchterarder, UK

Job Description:

SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we’re ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life’s changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Be part of a flexible team supporting the Shetland community.
  • Being responsible for the safety of yourself and colleagues and acting as an ambassador for a strong safety culture in everything you do.
  • Carrying out construction and repair work on voltages LV up to and including 11/33kV.
  • Deliver Shetland portfolio of work including new connections.
  • You will be required to take part in a standby rota.

Requirements:

  • Being flexible to complete out of hours stand-by duties and attend short notice work in the event of severe weather.
  • A high regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority.
  • You will need to be comfortable working at height.
  • Recognised industry skill/training
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About SSE

SSE is a UK-listed energy company with operations and investments across the UK and Ireland. It is primarily a developer (which includes being a builder), an operator and an owner of low-carbon energy assets and businesses, with a strategic focus on regulated electricity networks and renewable energy.

More broadly, SSE is involved in the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity, the production, storage, distribution and supply of gas and in the provision of energy-related services.