Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Cable Jointers
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Cable Jointer – Permanent | Full Time | Onsite
SSEN are currently looking for experienced Cable Jointers to join our Southern Electric Power Distribution team in the following locations:
- New Forest
- Yeovil
- Poole
- Salisbury
- West London
- Slough
- Reading
- Portsmouth
- Isle of Wight
- Basingstoke
- Aldershot
- Petersfield
- Swindon
- Melksham
- Oxford
Salary & Benefits
- Circa £50k OTE
- Base salary: £36,139 – £43,188 + overtime & standby payments
- Skills-based pay matrix – salary increases as you develop skills
- All tools and PPE provided
- Company vehicle access
- Opportunity for overtime earnings
- Career stability with progression opportunities
- Flexible benefits (healthcare, loan schemes, cycle to work, family entitlements, etc.)
What We Provide
- Immediate productivity – start contributing right away
- All tools and PPE included
- Access to a company vehicle
- Advancement opportunities, with salary growth based on skills development
- On-going benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing
The Role
SSEN is expanding while maintaining high results, offering job security, career growth, and an exciting working environment. We seek experienced Cable Jointers to contribute to our jugate distribution network, ensuring power continuity during rapid response situations—including emergencies.
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Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Carry out HV & LV network jointing, cabling and excavation on a pre-planned and urgent-response basis.
- Handle out-of-hours standby duties and respond to short-notice storm situations.
- Work in all weather conditions (outdoors).
- Act as a safety ambassador, ensuring high compliance standards.
- Provide excellent customer service, representing SSE Power Distribution professionally.
Safety & Accountability
- Personal and team safety is non-negotiable.
- Must prioritise on-site security and compliance at all times.
Requirements
✔ Essential:
- Proven experience as a Cable Jointer in an electrical DNO.
- Recognised UK/DNO industry qualification (LV/HV jointing) up to 11kV/33kV.
- Full UK driving licence (required for all locations).
- Flexible availability: including evenings, weekends, and out-of-hours emergency response.
- Strong safety culture with adherence to guidelines.
- Proven track record in construction, repair and operation of DNO-level equipment.
✔ Preferred (but not mandatory):
- Experience using mini-excavators for site works (training available if needed).
- Basic excavation and hole-jointing skills.
This is not a trainee position – applicable experience is mandatory.
About SSEN Distribution
Part of SSE, a leader in energy infrastructure, SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our 4,200-strong team is committed to:
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- Keeping electricity flowing safely and sustainably.
- Investing in clean energy transition technologies.
- Balancing immediate demand with long-term sustainable growth.
With plans to invest £33bn in infrastructure (2025–2030), SSEN prioritises skill development, career advancement, and working towards a low-carbon future.
Flexible Benefits To Support Your Life
SSE offers a tailored benefits package:
- Private healthcare and gym discounts
- Workplace wellbeing – free 24/7 GP, counselling services
- Interest-free loans (tech, transport, cycle schemes)
- Generous family benefits – including maternity/paternity leave
Equal Opportunity Employer
SSE is committed to fairness, inclusion, and equality at work.
- We’ll make reasonable adjustments to support skills or requirements.
- Get in touch (kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051) to discuss needs.
We support diverse backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
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