About the Role
Locations: New Forest
Total Reward package during training: Circa £43k OTE
Base salary: £26,609 - £30,472 + overtime + standby payments
Total Reward package once qualified: Circa £50k OTE
Base salary: £33,086 - £35,892 + overtime + standby payments
On joining you will also have access to a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.
During your Linesperson training programme, you will have the opportunity to build on your existing skills and experiences gained in other industries. The training offers a mix of technical, academic and on the job training which is provided by our dedicated training school. Our programme enables you to earn while you learn, whilst also gaining vital experience and skills as you study towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Whether you are considering a change of career or looking for the next step in a rapidly expanding industry, our Linesperson training programme could be for you.
We have 2 intakes on this programme, the first one will start in August and the second in October, during which time you will need to be available to attend in block periods at our training centre in Thatcham.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
What is the Role?
Keeping the lights on, that's the strapline but for our skilled teams it's much more than this. The work you will do is vital, impacting our customers as they go about their day. A Linesperson is at the heart of our network, helping us to power change through maintaining and upgrading the electricity network.
SSEN are currently looking for Linesperson Trainees, upskilling to a fully qualified Linesperson to join our Southern Electric Power Distribution team. This is an opportunity to develop an exciting career and further authorisations within SSEN.
The role will include:
- Undertaking work on our overhead electricity network, responding to faults, repairing/and or replacing as required.
- Constructing new, upgrading existing and installing bespoke solutions on the LV, 11kV and 33kV network.
- Being responsible for the safety of yourself and colleagues, acting as an ambassador for a strong safety culture in everything you do.
- Acting as a strong ambassador for SSE Power Distribution, providing excellent customer service with a flexible approach when called upon for fault conditions.
- Working on poles and towers on our network.
Linesperson Programme:
The programme can take 18 to 24 months depending on your personal capabilities and is centred on an initial course at our training school followed by buddying with an experienced Lines team where you will build a portfolio of work which will allow you to gain authorisations to work on the network.
By the end of the programme, you'll have gained valuable on-the job experience, learned new skills and gained an industry recognised qualification, enabling you to have the opportunity to build a rewarding and successful career in the energy sector and contributing to the delivery of NETZERO.
This role can be demanding, and you'll be required to respond quickly to emergency situations; we want to provide the best possible service to our customers in their time of need. This will involve working outdoors in all weather conditions with a requirement to undertake out of hours standby duties and short notice attendance for storm situations.
What do I need?
We're looking to recruit the best future talent for our sector, and we know that it's not all about qualifications. We're more interested in your innate strengths, qualities, and life experiences that you can bring to SSE.
A high regard for safety, embedding yourself in our safety culture and adhering to guidelines in everything you do is a key priority, strong communication skills and an ability to convey technical aspects in a transferable manner, enthusiasm and drive with a flexible approach to work and an ability to adapt to changing business and project priorities.
To be considered for this role, we would love you to:
- Be customer-focussed with a natural ability to build relationships with customers, stakeholder and members of the public.
- Have some experience working at height and be comfortable working in an outdoor environment in all seasons.
- Show a thirst for knowledge and training, and be able to pick up new skills quickly, working with others within a team to achieve common goals and adjusting your behaviour to reflect the diversity of our workforce and customer base.
- Have a strong focus on Health & Safety and will adhere to our company motto "if it's not safe, we don't do it."
- Be able to demonstrate an ability to use your initiative and planning to make sure that you have the proper equipment for the job at hand and be resilient to the continual changes within our sector and always focussed on delivering great results.
- Enjoy working as part of a team working alongside the Lines teams, and you will undergo training on both HV (high voltage 11KV - 33KV) works and LV (415V - 1000V).
- Be flexible in your approach to work and understand the need to complete tasks effectively, to a high standard of quality whilst observing the highest levels of health and safety adherence always.
What we provide:
- Fully funded training for you to become a qualified Linesperson.
- The opportunity to be productive straight away.
- All tools needed for the role.
- A skills-based pay matrix so your salary increases as you develop your skills.
- Immersing yourself in a team culture.
- Opportunity to earn overtime.
- Career stability and on-going progression opportunities.
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.
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 on our careers site.
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. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Jim on 01738 341514.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
