SSE plc
Electrical Technician
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Electrical Technician – Medway Power Station
Base Location
Medway Power Station, Isle of Grain, Rochester
Salary
£43,704 – £51,484 pa (dependent on skills/experience)
- Performance-related bonus
- Monthly skills shortage allowance
- Paid overtime
- Comprehensive benefits package
Working Pattern
- Permanent | Full-time
About the Role
Medway Power Station are seeking an Electrical Technician to join our maintenance team. This is a critical role ensuring the reliability of thermal energy generation as part of SSE’s flexible, essential power portfolio.
Reporting to the Daywork Support Engineer, your work will be key to maintaining electrical apparatus and equipment to the highest standards, driving maximum plant efficiency and availability.
Core Responsibilities
- Conduct both planned and emergent works on all electrical assets at Medway Power Station, adhering to Safe Systems of Work.
- Produce Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Safety Plans to ensure safe work practices.
- Manage plant breakdown maintenance, supervising contractors where needed.
- Diagnose faults, identify potential improvements, and enhance plant reliability and efficiency.
- Actively promote SSE’s safety culture to ensure all team members return home safely daily.
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Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- A time-served Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification, with experience in an industrial environment.
- Knowledge/experience in combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant maintenance, or comparable skills from another process industry.
- A strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations; IOSH or NEBOSH certifications preferred.
Desirable
- Electrical qualifications, including:
- City & Guilds 2391 (Periodic Inspection and Testing)
- C&G 2382 (BS7671 Wiring Regulations)
- Proven experience with:
- HV/LV switchgear
- AC/DC motors
- Motorised actuators and starters
- Power transformers
About SSE
SSE is driving toward its net-zero ambition, with over £20bn invested in sustainable energy sources. SSE Thermal powers millions of homes while pioneering low-carbon innovations, including carbon capture and the potential world’s first hydrogen-fired power plant.
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Flexible Benefits (To Support Your Lifestyle)
- Private healthcare & gym discounts
- 24/7 counselling & online GP services
- Interest-free loans for tech/transport
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Generous family benefits (paternity pay/leave, adoption policy)
Our Commitment to Equality
We are an equal opportunities employer and will make reasonable adjustments to support your application experience. To discuss access requirements, contact Pamela Hendry at:
- Email: pamela.hendry@sse.com
- Phone: +44 (0)1732 342002
We encourage applications from underrepresented backgrounds and welcome diversity at all levels.
Ready to apply? Start the online application via the “Apply Now” link. Notes: Applications must be submitted electronically. Successful applicants will require a criminality check and credit check prior to starting.
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