Base Location: Shin (IV27 4EG)
Salary: starting at £15,782 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | options available
Start Date: August 2026
Kick‑start your career in renewable energy with hands‑on training, real responsibility and the chance to power Scotland’s future.
Are you looking for a practical, outdoor, hands‑on career where no two days are the same? Join SSE Renewables’ Hydro Operations on our four‑year engineering apprenticeship and help keep clean, renewable power flowing across Scotland. You’ll learn from experienced colleagues, build confidence on real sites and be part of a team where safety always comes first.
- Learn on the job with skilled craft and engineering professionals who maintain our hydro assets, building essential practical engineering skills.
- Support daily operations, help troubleshoot electrical faults and contribute ideas that improve how our sites run.
- Develop specialist knowledge in electrical engineering, setting you up for a long‑term career in this field.
- Blend classroom and on‑site learning throughout the programme. Some training will take place via block release in Fife, where you’ll stay away from home for several weeks — your travel and accommodation are fully covered.
- Gain an industry‑recognised qualification: a Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering – Asset Lifecycle and Maintenance, preparing you to join our Hydro Operations team working on the largest fleet of hydro‑electric power assets in Scotland.
We’re more interested in your potential and attitude than your experience. You’ll thrive here if you are:
- Proactive and resilient — ready to use your initiative in a fast‑moving sector.
- A fast learner — curious, eager to grow and happy collaborating with others.
- Safety‑focused — living our principle: “If it’s not safe, we don’t do it.”
- Comfortable working outdoors — in all weather, helping to keep power flowing.
- Working towards your driving licence — not needed at the start, but a full UK licence is expected by programme completion.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
delivers the green energy the world needs today and tomorrow. We lead the way in the development, build, and operation of renewable power assets, including windfarms, hydro power stations, and solar and battery projects. Join a global team of 1,800 energy experts powering the transition to a net zero 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.
What happens now? All applications should be made online, and we will be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know next steps. SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact apprenticesandtrainees@sse.com by email or you are very welcome to request a call if you would prefer to discuss on the phone. Before commencing employment with SSE, you’ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by the start of employment. Please note, SSE welcomes applicants from all nationalities to apply for the Apprenticeship/Trainees roles, however, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship as the salary does not meet the UKVI minimum salary threshold for this role.#LI-REN
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