Electrical Construction Fitter

Base Location

Slough, Swindon, Oxford, Melksham, Andover, Yeovil, Poole New Forest, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Aldershot, West London or Reading. We require your base "home" location to be within commuting distance of the depot.

• £34,749 - £40,939
• 37 hour working week
• Overtime & travel time available
• Company vehicle provided
• Training provided to gain further authorisations and opportunities to progress your career
• Full PPE and tools supplied
• London allowance of £3,000 if based at Slough/West London

• Deliver High Voltage construction projects in a live electricity substation environment in line with operational safety rules and safety legislation.
• Install and commission new CT metering apparatus.
• Operate telehandlers, MEWPs and construct mobile scaffolds (full training provided).
• Develop and maintain a personal development plan with guidance from the line manager.

• Knowledge and experience of installing electrical systems, containment, cabling, plant and small wiring.
• High regard for safety, understanding of CDM regulations and good communication skills.
• Experience with DC battery systems, internal panel wiring modification, multicore cable terminating and glanding, wiring circuit breakers, CT's/VT's to marshalling kiosks and control panels, AC/DC wiring and replacing 33kV outdoor circuit breakers and isolators.
• A full, clean UK driving licence is essential.

• Knowledge of the electricity distribution network and experience working in live electricity substation environments from 11kV to 132kV.
• Previous electricity network operational authorisations beneficial; training and qualifications in scaffold, telehandler, furzeweld, working at heights, confined space, asbestos, COSHH, Loler and SMSTS.

• Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
• Wellbeing benefits such as 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: maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that you are able to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. Contact  or to discuss how we can support you.