Low Voltage Monitoring Operative

About the Role

Base Location: Portsmouth, Poole, Slough, Oxford or Basingstoke

Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 pro rata + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: 9 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time or Part Time | Flexible First options available

The role

SSEN are looking to recruit a Low Voltage Monitoring Operative in our Southern region. The role will involve working in a team to install monitoring equipment on our Low Voltage (LV) Network.

You will

- Ensure safe delivery of live LV workingoperations in distributionelectricity substation environments in line with operational safety rules and safety legislation.

- Install and commission newlow voltagemonitoringapparatus including the installation of CTs, voltage reference and data connections.

- Undertake functional tests and commissioning of the monitoring apparatus.

- Act as an ambassador for Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks when interacting with external and internal customers to deliver world class customer service and protect the SSE brand.

You have

- Knowledge of the electricity distribution network and experience of working in live electricity substation environments up to 11kV.

- Existing SSEN operational authorisations including LV working would be desirable.

- A high regard for safety with strong customer service skills.

- Excellent communication skills are essential to this role as we deal with customer related issues face to face daily, and good service allows us to achieve our broader measure requirements and targets.

- A clean driving licence and flexible approach to working hours and work location is a must because the role will involve extensive travel throughout our network area.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon 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 that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Kim on Kim.Annink@sse.com / 01738 344051 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?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll 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.

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