SSE PLC
Cable Layer
Cable Layer at SSE PLC, based in Inverness, Highland, paying £30,684 - £36,666 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £30,684 - £36,666 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Weekend work
- Location
- Inverness, Highland
- Closing date
- Sector
- Customer Advisor
About 10% above the going rate for customer advisor
Reference 02964008-1
About the role
Base Location: Inverness
Salary: £30,684 - £36,666 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
The role
Our team is growing, and a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Cable Layer to join our Cabling team in Inverness.
You will
- Work as part of a team, reinstating excavations in highways and private sites which are necessary to maintain our distribution network, ensuring good team communication and that safe working practices are adhered to at all times.
- Undertake cable laying responsibilities as well as other ad hoc requests.
- Work outside in all weather conditions, and to strict timescales, your work must comply with regulations we abide by, and you'll be able to deliver excellent customer service where reactive maintenance is required.
- Be in a physically demanding role, involving extensive excavation and reinstatement works on the highway and private land.
You have
- Previous experience with groundworks/reinstating techniques including Tarmac, modular services, slabs and concrete.
- 360 Excavator ticket & NRSWA Street Works Ticket as a minimum requirement.
- Experience of working on public highways involving setting up and taking down temporary traffic signals to the code of practice and working alongside hotbox, concrete, and grab lorries.
- Flexibility. 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.
A full driving licence is essential.
About SSE
SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.
We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.
Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.
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 technical specialists 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 [email removed] / [phone removed] 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.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.
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Reference: 02964008-1 · Posted 1 hour ago · Closes 4 Dec 2026 · Listed via SSE PLC
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