Auxiliary plant attendant

Job Description

Base Location: Foyers Power Station

Salary: SS02 £26,312 – £30,995 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time

The role

SSE Renewables operate the largest fleet of hydro electric power assets across eight hydro schemes in Scotland. Our portfolio totals 1,459MW of installed capacity, which includes pumped storage and flexible hydro. Our assets consist of some of the most iconic power station sites constructed, which brought hydro electric power to the Scottish Glens 80 years ago.

As a Hydro Auxiliary Plant Attendant, you’ll be responsible for the day to day operation, maintenance and repair of all Hydro Plant within your authorisation and competency as required, to keep the plant in a safe and efficient state.

Key accountabilities

• Extensive involvement in routine works, such as maintenance, inspections and cleaning at power stations, dams, and buildings.
• Assisting the maintenance team to carry out minor repairs, servicing, and defect rectification.
• Low impact environmental manual recovery and optimisation of associated water catchment areas, consisting of tasks such as hill ditching, increasing storage capacity in small dams and clearing intake structures.
• Carrying out risk assessments, environmental and safety inspections, and reporting operational defects as they arise.

You’ll also receive training to operate fixed Generation plant.

What do I need?

We are looking for a practical, enthusiastic person, with the ability to work under their own initiative as well as being part of a team.

Qualifications and experience

• Previous experience of civil or estate works or a background in forestry or farming.
• A good understanding of the outdoor environment, with demonstrable knowledge of civil maintenance works such as ditching, road repairs, building maintenance and general repairs.
• Comfortable working outside in all weather conditions and willing to work outside normal hours when required.
• A full and valid UK driving licence is essential.

Applicants must reside, or be prepared to relocate, within 30 miles of the listed sites offered.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

We deliver the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build and operation of renewable power assets, including wind farms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy 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 our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure your application and experience with us is positive. Contact / to discuss how we can support you.

We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. 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.

Ready to apply?

We only accept applications made online. We will be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.