SSE plc
CT Metering Trainee Fitter
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Base Location: Basingstoke or Reading
This role is mobile and predominantly field based, and we require your base 'home' location to be within 30 minutes from our depots listed above.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
Salary: £29,504 (higher if you have experience in CT Metering)
- Fully funded training for you to become a qualified CT engineer.
- Overtime & travel time available.
- 37 hour working week.
- Access to a company vehicle
- Full PPE and tools supplied for the role.
- A range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing
About the Role
We’re looking for a CT Metering Electrical Trainee Fitter to join our team. In this role, you’ll be involved in the installation and commissioning of new three‑phase CT metering equipment, as well as carrying out fault diagnosis on three‑phase CT metering electrical systems.
You’ll be joining a small, specialist team where safety is our number one priority. We work closely together, support one another, and encourage open communication, with consultation between all team members actively promoted.
The training programme can take 24 to 36 months depending on your personal capabilities and is centred on an initial course at our training school followed by buddying with an experienced CT engineer team where you will build a portfolio of work which will allow you to gain authorisations to work on the network.
We will ask successful candidates to accept and sign a training repayment clause if you leave within 3 years of qualifying.
This vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received.
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Responsibilities
You will
- Install, commission, maintain, replace, and remotely test 3-phase CT metering equipment.
- Operate LV systems and carry out complex testing and inspections in line with company procedures.
- Investigate high consumption issues, dangerous occurrences, and customer queries while working independently when required.
- Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring the safety of yourself and colleagues in all activities.
- Conduct Point of Work Risk Assessments, implement hazard controls, and maintain accurate records.
Requirements
You have
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with electrical systems and safe working practices.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with customers, stakeholders, and the public.
- Comfortable working independently outdoors in all weather conditions and adapting to changing environments.
- Quick learner with a proactive attitude towards training, teamwork, and achieving shared goals.
- Organised, flexible, and safety-focused, with the initiative to plan effectively and deliver high-quality results.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that you have a full driving licence.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
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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 kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051 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.
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