Permanent Jobs in Perth, scotland, united kingdom

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Base Location : Dundee, Angus and Perthshire

Salary : £33,063 - £38,404 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern : Permanent | Full Time

The role

Looking for a hands-on outdoor career that makes a difference? Our Tree Cutting Machine Operator position offers an exciting opportunity to join a skilled team ensuring the safety and reliability of the SSEN Transmission network. You'll operate and maintain mini harvesting machinery (Alstor 850) to support the Vegetation Management team in network maintenance and resilience efforts.

Due to the needs of this role, a full, current driving licence is essential along with trailer towing, categories B + C.

You will

• Work within a highly skilled team involved in all aspects of vegetation management around our substations, Transmission assets, overhead and underground networks.
• Be responsible for the daily maintenance and operation of an Alstor 850 mini forwarding / harvesting machine ensuring all work requirements are conducted safely, efficiently, and effectively to meet delivery targets.
• Assist the wider team conducting other vegetation management activities.
• Understand the relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines associated with conducting forestry or arboricultural work within the proximity of power lines.
• Be involved with both internal and external tree cutting teams to ensure work is completed to a high standard.

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About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Transmission own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve.

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 Andy on [email protected] / 01738 275370 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive.

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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