Base Location: Flexible Scotland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSEN offices or depots in the Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution PLC (SHEPD) licensed area

Salary: £41,583 - £48,296 + car /car allowance + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Our Workforce Planning Team is responsible for the succession planning, recruitment management and assessment of Learners within the Distribution Business. We have an opportunity for a Multi-skilled craft assessor to join us to develop our learners to become the next generation of safe, competent and knowledgeable employees.

You will

Deliver an excellent learning journey to our apprentices and enable them to grow and gain the knowledge, skills, experience and behaviours to successfully achieve completion of their apprenticeship programme.
Monitor and support the Overhead lines and Jointing apprentices to ensure that they have obtained and demonstrated the successful completion of their programme, this will include both onsite practical assessments and reviewing evidence remotely via our online portfolio system.
Provide support and technical knowledge to the apprentices to ensure safe operational working.
Have the potential to hold line manager responsibilities and support the Network Learner Team Managers with activities such as managing performance.
Ability to support with SHEPD area site visits and occasional travel to England to various team events and providing support when required.

You have

Experience working on Overhead Lines and Underground cable Jointing as a qualified multi-skilled craftsperson, with a proven track record of working to a safe and high standard in OHL and Jointing both LV and HV.
Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively at all levels, having the ability to motivate, not just the learners but other key stakeholders.
The ability to mentor and coach apprentices, encouraging them to strive for continual improvements in quality and performance.
Excellent IT knowledge including Word and Excel as this is an integrated part of the role.
An A1 Assessors qualification, however, this is not essential as training will be given to enable you to complete your level 3 TAQA certificate in assessing if required.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

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 energy experts 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 Hannah on hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com / 01738 341147 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.

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