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SSE Renewables Hydro operates and maintains over 1000MW of Hydro Generation and associated infrastructure. Our multi-disciplined Operations and Maintenance Teams in Tummel West Section are responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of our Hydro Generation plant to ensure it is kept in a safe and efficient state.

Some of your main accountabilities will include;

- Extensive involvement in routine works, such as maintenance, inspections and cleaning at power stations, dams, and buildings.

- Assisting the maintenance team to carry out minor repairs, servicing, and defect rectification.

- Low impact environmental manual recovery and optimisation of associated water catchment areas, consisting of tasks such as hill ditching, increasing storage capacity in small dams and clearing intake structures.

- Carrying out risk assessments, environmental and safety inspections, and reporting operational defects as they arise.

We are looking for a practical, enthusiastic person, with the ability to work under their own initiative as well as being part of a team.

To be considered for this role, we would also love you to have;

- Previous experience of civil or estate works, or have a background in forestry or farming.

- A good understanding of the outdoor environment, with demonstrable knowledge of civil maintenance works such as ditching, road repairs, building maintenance and general repairs.

- Due to the nature of the role you must be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions, and it may be necessary to carry out work out-with normal working hours when required.

- A full and valid UK driving licence is essential.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.

Find out more on how we are putting Hydro at the heart of our Net Zero future here; www.sserenewables.com/hydro, Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.