Career Opportunity: Mobile Generation Technician in Perth

Are you a skilled and motivated technician looking to make a significant impact in the energy sector? SSEN Distribution, a vital part of SSE, is seeking a Permanent, Full-Time Mobile Generation Technician to join their Perth-based operations team. This role is crucial in ensuring the continuous and reliable supply of electricity to millions of homes and businesses, especially during essential maintenance and unexpected outages.

This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals with a strong technical background in fitting and maintenance, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial wellbeing, personal health, and family life.

What This Opportunity Offers You

Working with SSEN Distribution means being at the forefront of powering a cleaner, more secure future. As a Mobile Generation Technician, you will:

• Play a Critical Role: Be a first responder on the electricity network, ensuring swift and effective restoration of power.
• Diverse and Rewarding Work: Support planned maintenance and respond to emergency faults, utilising your skills in both LV and HV generator operations.
• Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience managing the day-to-day servicing, upkeep, and repair of a diverse mobile generation fleet.
• Team Collaboration: Work within a dedicated, small team environment, fostering strong working relationships and shared problem-solving.
• Generous Compensation and Benefits: Receive a competitive salary of £34,749 - £40,939, along with a robust benefits package. This includes discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships, wellbeing support such as a free online GP and 24/7 counselling, and financial assistance with tech purchases and season tickets. Family entitlements, including generous maternity, adoption, and paternity leave, are also provided.
• Company Support: Benefit from company transport provided for your travel across the SEPD licence area.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path

To excel in this role and advance your career within SSEN Distribution, candidates should possess:

• Essential Technical Foundation: A completed time-served apprenticeship in vehicle, plant, HGV, or mobile generator fitting is a prerequisite.
• Strong Diagnostic and Repair Skills: Proven capability in diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and executing timely, safe repairs, both on-site and in a workshop setting.
• Essential Driving Qualification: A full UK driving licence is mandatory, reflecting the mobile nature of the role.
• Adaptability and Availability: A willingness to work away from home for short periods and participate in an out-of-hours standby rota, demonstrating commitment and reliability.
• Proactive Mindset: Experience with load testing and a proactive approach to maintaining generator availability are highly valued, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum operational readiness.

About SSEN and SSE

SSE is committed to leading the energy transition towards a net-zero future, investing significantly in homegrown energy solutions. SSEN Distribution, a key part of this vision, powers millions of households and businesses across the UK. By joining SSEN Distribution, you become part of a team dedicated to maintaining a safe, reliable electricity supply while actively contributing to the development of flexible networks essential for a low-carbon future.

SSE champions an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. They are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments to ensure your application and experience are positive.

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for skilled technicians to join a forward-thinking company, contribute to critical infrastructure, and benefit from excellent career progression and a supportive work environment.