Transmission Overhead Linesperson - Tayside Region, United Kingdom - SSE

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Tayside Region, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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About the Role:


Base Location:
Perth, Dundee or Aberdeen


Salary:
£35,142 - £40,246 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.


Working Pattern:
Permanent | Full Time

The duties and responsibilities of the Overhead Linesperson are:

  • Carrying out key inspection, maintenance & repair activities on our 132, 275 & 400kV Transmission overhead line networks. This will occasionally require you to work away from your base location area during the week and/or at weekends. Overnight accommodation or out of pocket allowances are provided. There will also be a requirement to undertake out of hours standby duties.
  • You'll be responsible for the safety of yourself and colleagues and act as ambassador for a strong safety culture in everything you do.
  • You may also be required to respond to emergency situations, in order to provide the best possible service to our stakeholders.

What do I need?:

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

  • An industry recognised OHL qualification for both wooden pole and steel tower access and rescue or proven previous experience working on the electricity network.
  • A qualification from a recognised overhead line training provider.
  • Experience in construction, maintenance overhead line activities would be advantageous, however not essential as training will be provided.
  • You'll be very comfortable working at height, enjoy working outdoors, whatever the weather.
  • Good communication skills with an ability to work well in a team environment.

About our Business:


SSEN Transmission owns and operates the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, transporting energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to the communities it serves.

Home to some of the UK's greatest resources of renewable energy, SSEN Transmission is playing a critical role in the transition to a low carbon future, developing, building, maintaining and operating a network for net zero.


What's in it for you?:

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement.

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.


What happens now?:

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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