Utility Groundworker / Jointers Mate
| Posting date: | 23 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £29,504 to £34,757 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Overtime & Standby Payments |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 July 2025 |
| Location: | Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX5 1NY |
| Company: | SSE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 554675_1750659881 |
Summary
Base Location: Oxford
Salary: £29,504 - £34,757 + overtime + standby payments + and a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
What we provide:
- The opportunity to be productive straight away.
- Full training towards becoming a Jointers Mate, which can lead to you becoming a fully qualified Jointer.
- All tools and PPE required for the role.
- Access to a company vehicle.
- A skills-based pay matrix so your salary increases as you develop your skills.
- Opportunity to earn overtime.
- Career stability within a sustainable industry with on-going progression opportunities to become a qualified Jointer.
The role
SSEN are currently looking for Utility Groundworkers / Jointers Mates to join our Southern Electric Power Distribution team based in Oxford. This is an opportunity to develop an exciting career as a Jointers Mate and further authorisations within SSEN to progress in the future to becoming a fully qualified Jointer.
You will
- Help with cable preparation for cable jointing and cable termination into transformers or switchgear.
- Be assisting experienced Cable Jointers working on the HV & LV Network whilst they joint both HV (high voltage 11KV - 33KV works) and LV (415V - 1000V), carrying out jointing, cabling and excavation work on a pre-planned and quick response basis, which from time to time may require an overnight stay.
- Assisting with maintenance/refurbishment and preparation of electrical equipment within substations compounds.
- Be responsible for the safety of yourself and colleagues, acting as an ambassador for a strong safety culture in everything you do.
- Act as a strong ambassador for SSE Power Distribution, providing excellent customer service with a flexible approach when called upon for fault conditions.
You have
- Experience with groundworks/reinstating techniques including Tarmac, modular services, slabs and concrete, with 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.
- A thirst for knowledge and training, and be able to pick up new skills quickly, working with others within a team to achieve common goals and adjusting your behaviour to reflect the diversity of our workforce and customer base.
- A strong focus on Health & Safety and will adhere to our company motto "if it's not safe, we don't do it."
- The ability to use your initiative and planning to make sure that you have the proper equipment for the job at hand and be resilient to the continual changes within our sector and always focussed on delivering great results.
- Flexibility in your approach to work and understand the need to complete tasks effectively, to a high standard of quality whilst observing the highest levels of health and safety adherence always
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.
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 Robert on 01738 341105 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.