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This is a two-part role: during the first 6 months, you’ll focus on ground maintenance and substation clearance, and for the following 6 months, you’ll shift to substation inspections.\nYou will be:\nCarry out inspections of equipment at substation sites and ensure sites are cleared of vegetation to allow access to the site and equipment at all times.\nGather accurate information to ensure we comply with health and safety regulations and document it in accordance with required standards, methods and procedures.\nIdentify potential faults with the distribution network and follow the escalation process to get resource to site whilst being committed to working safely at all times.\nThis is predominately a lone working role, and you must be self-motivated and driven to meet the tight deadlines where you will identify and implement innovative and effective business improvements.\nYou will have:\nAn understanding of a Distribution Network Operations (DNO) business.\nAn understanding of the ESQC Regulations. Safety is one of our key priorities, so you should have the ability to risk assess activities throughout your working day and to work within our Health and Safety guidelines.\nAn understanding of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.\nAsbestos and confined space awareness.\nExcellent customer service skills.\nAs there is a requirement to travel to various locations, a full driving license is therefore essential.\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 344051 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. 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