Cable Layer 550632 Closing at: Jan 23 2025 at 23:55 GMT About the RoleBase Location: Elgin or HuntlySalary: £28,072 - £32,605 + overtime + standby allowance + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.Working Pattern: Permanent | Full TimeAs Groundworker/Cable Layer, you'll be responsible for:- Ground working including laying various type and sizes of cable in line with business requirements.- Excavations for new connections and fault investigation.
General track works, reinstatement of various forms of streetscape in the footpath and carriageway.- Standby duties to support the business in responding to faults overnight and at weekends, on a rotated basis.- This role requires a flexible approach as duties may vary to meet business needs.What do I need?To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:- Previous experience working in a similar role- Duties involved in this role can be physically demanding, and will involve working in all weathers, a 'can-do' attitude and excellent team working skills are essential.- An NRSWA Street Works ticket, HIAB training and/or any experience of operating plant with relevant tickets/qualifications, are not essential, but would be advantageous.- A high appreciation for safety in everything you do, and work with your team to promote a strong safety culture.About our Business powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland.
Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future.
We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow.
Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results.
You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do.
You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so team work will be essential.
As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.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, view our full benefits package 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.
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Our Benefits Sharesave Scheme34 days of annual leaveOption to purchase up to 10 days holidayInterest-free technology loans24/7 free and confidential employee counselling servicePrivate healthcare discountsSubsidised gym memberships21 weeks full pay maternity leaveCycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limitInterest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets