Base Location: Perth
Salary: £30,684 - £36,666 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role
Join our Cabling team in Perth as a Reinstator and play a key role in delivering essential work across our electricity network.
You will
- Carry out hands‑on reinstatement of SSE excavations in line with Code of Practice, helping to reduce contractor expenditure.
- Work as part of a team to reinstate excavations across highways and private sites, always ensuring effective communication and safe working practices.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions to strict timescales, ensuring all work complies with regulations and delivering excellent customer service during reactive maintenance.
- Undertake physically demanding reinstatement work across highways and private land.
- Work closely with your manager and support additional ad hoc projects as required.
You have
- Knowledge and practical experience of reinstatement techniques, particularly tarmacking, are essential.
- Proven ability to lead a team.
- Experience of working on public highways involving setting up and taking down temporary traffic signals to the code of practice and working alongside hotbox, concrete, and grab lorries.
- A full UK diving licence.
- An HGV Licence and experience of driving a Hotbox or Grab/HIAB lorry is preferred.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
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 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.
- 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 fiona.smith@sse.com / 01738 340954 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.
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Reinstator in Perth employer: Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and employee well-being. With opportunities for professional growth and development in the energy sector, employees benefit from comprehensive training and support, as well as the chance to work on impactful projects across diverse locations. The company fosters a collaborative environment where innovation is encouraged, making it a rewarding place for those looking to advance their careers in electrical construction.
Contact Details:
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Recruitment Team
