Overhead Line Technician - Perth, Perth & Kinross, United Kingdom - SSE PLC

Description

About the role

Base Location: Perth

Salary: £39,415 - £45,136 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The key duties & responsibilities of the OHL Maintenance Technician are:

To support the Maintenance Manager and Team Manager in the inspection and maintenance operations across the regions.

To plan, prepare and coordinate inspection, maintenance & repair activities on our 132, 275 & 400kV overhead lines. This will also require out of hours standby duties.

Responsible for the safety of yourself and colleagues and roll out of toolbox talks and safety briefs.

Supervise overhead line teams and ensure accurate reporting of KPIs to the Team Manager.

Engage with relevant stakeholders to ensure clear communication and understanding of the works being completed.

What do I need?

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

Industry recognised OHL qualification for both wood pole and steel tower access and rescue or proven previous experience in construction, maintenance overhead line activities.

Knowledge of current operations and maintenance activities, electrical systems and their geography would be beneficial but not essential as informative training will be provided.

Ability to coach and mentor less experienced colleagues.

As this role requires travel to operational sites, a full UK driving license is required.

Safety is a key priority at SSEN and throughout everything you do. You shall possess a high regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do. You should be comfortable in challenging any unsafe behaviours or attitudes and engage with your colleagues positively about safety.

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.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Iona on

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.