Hydro Team Leader

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.

Base Location: Tummel Bridge Workshop

Salary: SS06 £39,415 - £45,136 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

SSE Renewables operate the largest fleet of Hydro-electric power assets across 8 Hydro schemes in Scotland, with our Hydro Operations and Maintenance Teams looking after over 1400MW of associated infrastructure - https://www.sserenewables.com/hydro/

As Team Leader for the multi-disciplined team in the Tummel & Breadalbane Group, youll ensure the affective and efficient 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 other main accountabilities will include;

- The day-to-day management, supervision and support of your team, including carrying out performance management.

- Looking after the safety of the public, environment, staff, and contractors within the area.

- Co-ordinating and planning the teams workload, utilising a computer-based maintenance system, to deliver the expected high standards of plant performance, availability, and reliability.

- Ensuring technical, legislative; environment and safety standards are met.

- Managing packages of work and working closely to support the power station Team Leaders with resource.

Youll also undertake authorisation training to perform HV switching, plant operations and isolations plus authorised person duties up to Auxiliary Plant Authorisation under the Hydro System Safety Rules.

Progression is possible by completing the necessary training and assessment process, followed by carrying out the duties and responsibilities of Senior Authorised Person (SAP) under the Hydro System Safety Rules.

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

- Several years experience working in Hydro Generation, or similar heavy rotating plant or civil construction environment.

- A civil, electrical or mechanical background in conjunction with a recognised apprenticeship or similar qualification. You should either hold, or be willing to study towards, an engineering based HNC or equivalent.

- Proven ability in successfully leading and motivating a multi-disciplined engineering team to meet company deliverables and manage emergent work in a safe and efficient manner.

- Experience liaising directly with a multitude of internal and external stakeholders, such as clients, management, contractors, and other staff on a daily basis, to ensure that all work is undertaken to company requirements and safety standards.

- You will be a highly motivated, flexible, safety conscious person who has the ability to service the needs of the company, manage emergent work and lead the team safely and efficiently.

A full and current UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Applicants should ideally reside or be prepared to relocate to within 30 miles of Tummel Bridge.

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.

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 Pamela on 01738 342002.

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.