Distribution Craft Apprentices - Scotland

SSE PLC; Inverness; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job description

• Bonus/Benefits: pension, healthcare options
• Job Type: Full Time
• Duration: 4 years

Job Description

Base Location: Inverness, Dingwall, Kyle of Lochalsh

Salary: Circa £14,894 per annum + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and well-being. Salary upon finishing the Apprentice programme is circa £32,000 per annum.

Working Pattern: Full Time | 4 years apprentice programme

Start Date: August 2025

Are you looking for a hands-on, field-based career that plays a vital role in delivering electricity to homes and businesses? Our Distribution Apprenticeships offer exciting opportunities to train as a Fitter, Jointer or Linesperson, helping to maintain and develop the electricity network.

Fitter: Works on electrical infrastructure, including maintaining and installing vital components across the network.

Jointer: Specialises in underground electricity cables, repairing faults, upgrading supplies, and connecting new properties.

Linesperson: Works at height on the overhead electricity network, ensuring power lines are built, maintained, and restored during supply faults.

If you enjoy working outdoors, solving problems, and using your hands to make a real impact, this could be the perfect career path for you!

What to Expect:

Earn While You Learn: Over 4 years, you'll gain valuable on-the-job experience, industry-recognised qualifications, and academic training at college and our internal training school.

Work That Matters: You'll play a crucial role in maintaining electricity supplies, responding to emergencies, and supporting the Net Zero transition.

Travel & Accommodation Support: Our block release training means you may need to stay away from home for several weeks at a time. SSE will fully support your travel and accommodation needs.

What We're Looking For:

1. Be proactive and resilient - Able to use your initiative and adapt to changes in the energy sector.
2. Be a fast learner - Have a passion for learning new skills, working with others, and embracing diversity.
3. Prioritise safety - Follow our key safety principle: "If it's not safe, we don't do it."
4. Be comfortable working at height - If applying for a Linesperson role, you must demonstrate confidence in working at height.
5. Enjoy hands-on outdoor work - You'll be working outside in all weather conditions to keep the lights on for customers.
6. Driving Commitment - While not essential at the start, it's beneficial if you're learning to drive or already hold a licence. By the end of the programme, you'll be expected to have a full UK driving licence.

What You'll Gain: By joining SSEN, you'll gain an industry-recognised qualification, develop specialist skills, and build a rewarding career in an essential industry. If you're ready to take on a challenging, hands-on role with excellent career prospects, we'd love to hear from you!

About our Business: SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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 health-care and gym memberships. Well-being 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.

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.

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 next steps.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact us by email or you are very welcome to request a call if you would prefer to discuss on the phone.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

SSE welcomes applications from all nationalities. Please note that any successful candidate must be able to evidence a valid right to work prior to commencement of employment. Unfortunately, due to government legislation, we are unable to provide sponsorship for our apprentice and trainee roles.