At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to work on exciting utility and cabling projects outdoors.
- Company: SSE, a leader in energy infrastructure and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits, and wellbeing support for you and your family.
- Other info: Join an inclusive workplace that values diversity and offers excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in delivering essential utility services while enjoying a hands-on role.
- Qualifications: Experience in utilities or groundworks, with a positive attitude and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 30684 - 36666 £ per year.
Base Location: Aldershot
Salary: £30,684 - £36,666 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Onsite
Our team is growing, and we're looking for a motivated Utility Groundworker / Cable Layer to join our Cabling team across the South East. This is a hands-on role offering a variety of projects, the chance to work outdoors, and the opportunity to play a key part in delivering essential utility infrastructure.
You will be:
- Working on a range of cabling and utility projects, ensuring work is completed safely and to the highest standards.
- Assisting with site set-up and ensuring compliance with Street Works legislation.
- Carrying out excavations for fault repairs and minor connection projects.
- Undertaking cable and pipe laying activities, alongside other operational tasks as required.
- Participating in a standby rota, responding to faults during evenings and weekends when required.
You have:
- A positive, hands-on attitude and enjoy working as part of a team.
- Experience in a similar utility, civils, groundworks or cable laying environment.
- NRSWA Street Works accreditation.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Small plant tickets (excavator, dumper, etc.) are desirable.
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. 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.
Utility Groundworker in Aldershot employer: SSE PLC
SSE plc is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and work-life balance, offering flexible working patterns in a dynamic hybrid environment. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees have access to generous benefits and opportunities for growth within the energy sector, making it a rewarding place to advance your career while contributing to impactful energy infrastructure projects.
