Cable Layer

About the Role

Our team is growing and we have a fantastic opportunity for multiple Cable Layers to join our Cabling team in and around the New Forest/Poole region!

Base Location: Poole / New Forest

Salary: £28,072 - £32,605 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

As a Cable Layer, you'll be integral in laying and installing cables.

This role involves collaborating with the team to facilitate smooth operational flows in cable installations and utilities infrastructure, ensuring safety and efficiency on every project.

Other roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Working on a variety of projects to the highest level of care.

- Setting up sites to comply with Street Works Legislation.

- Working on excavations relating to faults and minor connections projects.

- Undertaking cable and pipe laying responsibilities as well as other ad hoc requests.

What do I need?

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

- Experience working in a similar role.

- Certificates/Tickets including NRSWA Street works.

- A hands-on approach and be ready to adapt to all tasks provided.

- Existing small plant tickets are preferred for excavation/dumper.

- Due to the nature of this role, you'll be asked to take part in standby duties, responding to faults overnight and at weekends as part of a rota so you should be flexible with your time.

It is an essential requirement for this role that you have a full, current driving licence.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You'll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential. As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger - an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

What's in it for you?

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.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on 01738 341147.

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.