{"id":1396959,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sse-hgv-driver","title":"HGV Driver","company":{"id":1808654,"name":"SSE","domain":"sse.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/sse-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Schema","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Oban, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":30684,"max":36666,"currency":"GBP","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":48613},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"closed","first_seen_at":"2026-09-11T16:02:19Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-14","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T09:21:18Z","board_verified":false,"closed_at":"2026-10-01T09:21:18Z","days_open":19,"trust":{"level":"not_scored","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":19},"description":"Base Location: Oban Depot\nSalary: £30,684 - £36,666 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.\nWorking Pattern: Permanent | Full Time\nThe role\nThis role will support the expansion of our internal delivery capability, working alongside Overhead Linespersons to deliver network replacement, refurbishment and upgrade projects safely and efficiently.\nYou will\nOperate 4x4 lorries and HIAB cranes to support Line Teams with the installation of plant and apparatus across the network.\nDeliver stores, equipment and materials to SSEN depots throughout Argyll and the islands, including Mull, Islay, Tiree, Arran and Bute.\nTransport plant and equipment such as excavators, tracked MEWPs and dumpers to support local operational teams.\nComplete daily vehicle inspections and promptly report any defects or issues identified.\nParticipate in a standby rota, providing support for fault response activities overnight and at weekends.\nAdopt a flexible approach to work, undertaking a variety of duties to meet changing business requirements.\nYou have\nPrevious experience in a similar role and a current HGV driving licence is essential.\nA positive, can-do attitude with excellent team-working skills and the ability to undertake physically demanding work in all weather conditions.\nHIAB training and/or experience operating plant machinery with relevant tickets or qualifications, which would be advantageous but is not essential.\nA strong commitment to safety and a proactive approach to promoting a positive safety culture within the team.\nAbout SSE\nSSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.\nWe 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.\nOur investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.\nSSEN 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.\nFlexible benefits to fit your life\nEnjoy 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.\nWork with an equal opportunity employer\nSSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact  / 01738 340954 to discuss how we can support you.\nWe'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.\nReady to apply?\nStart 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.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3708,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Gym membership"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Road Transport","Energy & Utilities","Power Grid","Wind Energy"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-28T13:49:58Z"},{"event":"close","at":"2026-10-01T09:21:18Z"}],"liveness":null,"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":48613,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/sse-hgv-driver","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/sse-hgv-driver.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-01T19:34:47Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":2212,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":2788,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-02T00:00:00Z"}}}