Harvesting Supervisor

Base Location: Perth, Inverness, Aberdeen, Fort William or Oban.

Salary: £36,139 - £43,188 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Live Line Harvesting team.

Working as part of a skilled team, you’ll supervise Live Line Harvesting operations across Scotland, helping to ensure work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You’ll carry out site assessments, manage safety and compliance requirements, oversee the tree cutting programme and support the wider team to deliver against operational targets.

Due to the geographical area covered by the team, you should also be comfortable with regular overnight stays away from home, typically most weeks unless working within commuting distance of your home location.

You’ll work a 37-hour week, Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30, with an early finish on Friday, working 08:00-13:30.

You will

• Supervise Live Line Harvesting operations, ensuring compliance with FISA Guidance, Forest and Water Guidelines, environmental requirements and ENA G96.
• Carry out site surveys and risk assessments, identifying resource requirements and timescales to support effective work programming.
• Manage the tree cutting programme, ensuring accurate production reporting, forecasting and delivery against agreed targets.
• Maintain a safe working environment through site visits, safety briefings, incident investigations and Site Safety Coordinator responsibilities where required.
• Ensure machinery servicing, daily checks and defect reporting are completed, minimising disruption to operational programmes.
• Support and mentor team members, build strong working relationships and identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency and customer service.

You have

• Experience supervising mechanised harvesting or similar works within an operational environment.
• Practical experience of commercial chainsaw operations, with competent climbing skills.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of HV and LV overhead electricity networks.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and organisational skills, with the ability to support others.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail and effective diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work accurately and independently, with a strong commitment to maintaining high safety standards.

Due to the nature of this role a full licence is essential for this role.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

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 technical specialists 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 [email protected] / 01738 340954 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.