Mechanical Craftsperson

Base Location

Foyers Power Station, Inverness

SS04 £ 34,749 – £40,939 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Permanent | Full Time

As Mechanical Craftsperson, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of our Hydro Generation plant to ensure it is kept in a safe and efficient state. You’ll be an important member of the operations and maintenance team, performing a key role in the safe operation and maintenance of the Hydro Generation assets.

• Carrying out mechanical maintenance activities and multi-disciplinary defect rectification, repair work and designated project work.
• Routine inspections and checks ensuring Generation equipment and fixed plant is kept to a high standard of operational effectiveness.
• Conducting risk assessments, plus environmental and safety inspections and will receive training to operate Hydro generation plant.
• Working closely with other team members, reporting, and repairing operational defects as they arise.

• A mechanical or multi-skilled craft background, ideally with experience of working on heavy rotating machinery.
• A qualification of NVQ Level 3 / City and Guilds or equivalent craft apprenticeship certificates.
• A good level of computer literacy, and we’ll train you to use our inhouse maintenance scheduling and reporting software.
• A full and valid UK driving licence is essential.
• A first aid qualification would be advantageous.
• Candidates should live or be willing to relocate within 30 miles of base location.

• 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 Cycle to Work scheme.
• Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. 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.