Electrical Construction Fitter

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Location:

Slough, Swindon, Oxford, Melksham, Andover, Yeovil, Poole New Forest, Portsmouth, Petersfield, Aldershot, West London or Reading. Applicants must be within commuting distance of the depot.

Salary: £34,749 - £40,939. Overtime & travel time available. 37 hour working week. Company vehicle provided.

Benefits:

• Training to gain further authorisations and opportunities to progress career.
• Full PPE and tools supplied.
• London allowance of £3,000 if based at Slough/West London.
• View full benefits package on careers site.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

• Deliver high‑voltage construction projects in a live electricity substation environment in line with operational safety rules and safety legislation.
• Be involved in installing and commissioning new CT Metering apparatus.
• Operate telehandlers, MEWPs and construct mobile scaffolds (full training provided).
• Follow a personal development plan created with guidance from line manager; reviewed regularly to shape career path at SSE.

• 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.
• Previous experience: working on DC battery systems, internal panel wiring modification, multicore cable terminating, glanding, wiring circuit breakers, CTs/VTs to marshalling kiosks and control panels, AC/DC wiring, replacing 33kV outdoor circuit breakers and isolators.

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

Requirements: A full, clean UK driving licence, flexible approach to working hours and location due to extensive travel across network area.

About SSE: SSE has a bold ambition to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. SSEN Distribution, part of SSE, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses with a focus on low‑carbon future.

• Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
• Wellbeing benefits: free online GP, 24/7 counselling.
• Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, bike purchase scheme.
• Family entitlements: maternity and adoption pay, paternity leave.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and will make any reasonable adjustments to support you. Contact  or to discuss support.

Ready to apply? Submit your application online. We will contact shortlisted candidates after the closing date.