Cable Jointer
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Salisbury, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- 2+ yrs
- Salary
- GBP 36,139 – GBP 43,188 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
About the Role
We are actively seeking qualified Cable Jointers to become integral members of our team. Base locations include New Forest, Yeovil, Poole, Salisbury, West London, Slough, Reading, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight, Basingstoke, Aldershot, Petersfield, Swindon, Melksham, and Oxford.
The position is permanent, full time, and on-site. Compensation is approximately £50,000 OTE, with the base salary ranging from £36,139 to £43,188 plus additional payments for overtime and standby.
Key Duties
- Execute jointing, cabling, and excavation tasks on HV and LV networks both during planned projects and emergency responses.
- Maintain rigorous safety standards for yourself and colleagues, exemplifying and promoting a strong safety culture.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations to ensure customer service continuity.
- Work outdoors in varying weather, including undertaking out-of-hours standby responsibilities and responding to storm events at short notice.
- Provide excellent customer service as a representative of the company.
Qualifications and Experience
- Possession of DNO electrical qualifications — this is not an entry-level or trainee post.
- Proven experience in cable jointing within the UK or internationally, including recognized qualifications for LV, HV, 11kV, or 33kV systems.
- Strong understanding of HV and LV electricity networks.
- Willingness and flexibility for standby and emergency call-out duties.
- Commitment to safety protocols with excellent communication skills and adaptability to shifting project priorities.
- Experience or willingness to perform excavation with hand tools and operate mini excavators, training available if needed.
- Valid full UK driving licence is mandatory.
Benefits and Perks
- Immediate productivity upon joining with all necessary tools and personal protective equipment provided.
- Access to a company vehicle.
- Salary increases linked to skill development via a structured pay matrix.
- Opportunities for overtime earnings.
- Stable career prospects in a sustainable energy sector with possibilities for growth.
- A wide range of additional benefits supporting family life, financial wellbeing, and personal health, including private healthcare discounts, gym memberships, online GP access, 24/7 counselling, interest-free loans, and family leave policies.
About the Employer
SSE’s mission is focused on delivering today's energy needs while advancing sustainable energy infrastructure for the future. With investments totaling £33 billion through 2030, SSE Distribution powers nearly 4 million households and businesses across the UK. The team comprises over 4,200 professionals dedicated to maintaining a reliable and safe electricity supply and supporting the transition to a low-carbon energy grid.
Diversity and Inclusion
The employer embraces equal opportunity hiring, providing reasonable adjustments to support applicants. They encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to build an inclusive workforce.