Cable Layer
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Dorset, England, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 30,684 – GBP 36,666 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Resume
- Required to apply
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Job description
About the Role
We are looking for a Cable Layer to join our team at Poole, Dorset. This full-time, permanent position involves executing excavation tasks and laying electrical cabling as part of maintaining the distribution network.
Job Responsibilities
- Perform excavation work in highways and private sites alongside a team, ensuring adherence to safe working standards and maintaining effective team communication.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions while meeting strict deadlines, complying with regulations, and providing excellent customer service during reactive maintenance.
- Collaborate closely with the manager and support various additional projects as needed.
- Carry out physically demanding excavation duties on highways and private lands.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in utilities, groundworks, and excavation fields.
- Possession of an NRSWA card and a Mini Digger operating ticket is mandatory.
- Familiarity with public highway work aligned with the appropriate code of practice.
- Flexibility to undertake out-of-hours standby shifts and respond promptly to urgent work demands especially during severe weather.
About the Employer
SSE is committed to providing essential energy today while shaping a sustainable energy future, investing £33 billion in electricity infrastructure until 2030. SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses with a skilled workforce dedicated to safe, reliable electricity and supporting the transition to low carbon energy.
Employee Benefits
- Access to private healthcare and discounted gym memberships.
- Wellbeing services including free online GP consultations and round-the-clock counselling.
- Interest-free loans for technology purchases and transport season tickets.
- Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme.
- Generous family leave entitlements such as maternity, adoption, and paternity pay.
Inclusion and Support
The company promotes equal opportunities and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups. Reasonable adjustments are available to support applicants through the hiring process.
Additional Information
Salary ranges from £30,684 to £36,666 annually, along with various family, financial, and wellbeing benefits.
Applicants must undergo criminal and credit checks before employment commencement.
Industry
Energy