Trainee Linesperson

About the Role

Locations: Aberdeenshire

Total Reward package during training: Circa £43k OTE

Base salary: £28,072 – £32,605 + overtime + standby payments

Total Reward package once qualified: Circa £50k OTE

Base salary: £33,063 – £38,404 + overtime + standby payments

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

During your Linesperson training programme, you will have the opportunity to build on your existing skills and experiences gained in other industries. The training offers a mix of technical, academic and on the job training which is provided by our dedicated training school. Our programme enables you to earn while you learn, whilst also gaining vital experience and skills as you study towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you are considering a change of career or looking for the next step in a rapidly expanding industry, our Linesperson training programme could be for you.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

What is the Role?

A Linesperson is at the heart of our network, helping us to power change through maintaining and upgrading the electricity network.

SSEN are currently looking for a Trainee Linesperson, upskilling to a fully qualified Linesperson to join our team. This is an opportunity to develop an exciting career and further authorisations within SSEN.

The role will include:

1. Undertaking work on our overhead electricity network, responding to faults, repairing and/or replacing as required.
2. Constructing new, upgrading existing and installing bespoke solutions on the LV, 11kV and 33kV network.
3. Being responsible for the safety of yourself and colleagues, acting as an ambassador for a strong safety culture in everything you do.
4. Acting as a strong ambassador for SSE Power Distribution, providing excellent customer service with a flexible approach when called upon for fault conditions.
5. Working on poles on our network.

Linesperson Programme:

The programme can take 18 to 24 months depending on your personal capabilities and is centred on an initial course at our training school followed by buddying with an experienced Lines team where you will build a portfolio of work which will allow you to gain authorisations to work on the network.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have gained valuable on-the job experience, learned new skills and gained an industry recognised qualification, enabling you to build a rewarding and successful career in the energy sector and contribute to the delivery of NETZERO.

This role can be demanding, and you’ll be required to respond quickly to emergency situations; we want to provide the best possible service to our customers in their time of need. This will involve working outdoors in all weather conditions with a requirement to undertake out of hours standby duties and short notice attendance for storm situations.

What do I need?

We’re looking to recruit the best future talent for our sector, and we know that it’s not all about qualifications. We’re more interested in your innate strengths, qualities, and life experiences that you can bring to SSE.

1. A high regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority.
2. Strong communication skills and an ability to convey technical aspects in a transferable manner.
3. Enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities.
4. Be customer-focused with a natural ability to build relationships with customers, stakeholders and members of the public.
5. Experience working at height and be comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all seasons.
6. Strong focus on health & safety and adherence to our company motto “if it’s not safe, we don’t do it.”
7. Demonstrate an ability to use your initiative and planning to ensure proper equipment for the job at hand.
8. Enjoy working as part of a team alongside the Lines teams, and you will undergo training on both HV (high voltage 11KV – 33KV) works and LV (415V – 1000V).

What we provide:

1. Fully funded training for you to become a qualified Linesperson.
2. The opportunity to be productive straight away.
3. All tools needed for the role.
4. A skills-based pay matrix so your salary increases as you develop your skills.
5. Immersing yourself in a team culture.
6. Opportunity to earn overtime.
7. Career stability and ongoing progression opportunities.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 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.

What’s in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE.

What happens Next

All applications should be submitted online. If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on 01738 341147.

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

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