Electrical Trainee Fitter (Plant workshop)

SSE PLC; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job description

Base Location: Thatcham

Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

All tools and PPE required for the role are provided.

- Access to a company vehicle, should you need to use for work purposes. Full Driving licence needed.

- A skills-based pay matrix so your salary increases as you develop your skills.

- Career stability within a sustainable industry with ongoing progression opportunities.

- On joining you will also have access to a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

The role

The Trainee Fitter will assist the plant workshop fitters in conducting inspections, refurbishments, and maintenance of Substation Equipment from the Low Voltage (LV) and High Voltage (HV) Network. This includes working on Electrical Switchgear and Transformers of varying sizes. Additionally, the role involves supporting the Plant Workshop in building and assembling unit substations, as well as refurbishing and maintaining other equipment essential to the HV and LV Network. This ensures the continued and reliable service provided by the Plant Workshop.

You will

• The role will also include receiving, unloading, inspecting and putting away supplier deliveries. This will involve using an Overhead Gantry Crane and 8 tonne Forklift Truck, making sure delivery paperwork is correct and passed to plant workshop admin team for processing.
• You will also be required to load and offload Transformers at our third-party storage facilities as and when required.
• You will also be required to undertake ad hoc, cyclical and annual stock checks within the workshop.
• Undergo training both in-house and attending external courses to learn about the building and assembling of Unit Substations (11KV) ranging from 500 to 1500 KVa to specific build requirements from our customers.
• You will also learn about standalone items including switchgear and Padmount transformers.

You have

• Basic experience of using hand tools.
• A high regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do. Be comfortable in challenging any unsafe behaviours or attitudes, in relation to any unsafe practices.
• Experience of creating and reviewing risk assessments and method statements.
• The ability to work alone or with a diverse team of multi-disciplined engineers and managers.
• Highly organised and able to manage your time effectively.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm, 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.

SSE owns a portfolio of over 500 property and land assets - power stations, offices, depots and more. Our P&C, Property and FM teams help make sure our portfolio is modern, safe and fit for purpose. They help us get the best service and value from partners, while ensuring suppliers meet compliance, contractual and business obligations.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing 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.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Francesca at 01738 344763 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.