Location
Southampton, New Forest, Salisbury

Hours
Permanent | Full Time | 37 Hours Per Week

Salary
During training: £29,504 - £34,757 base salary + overtime + standby payments (Total Reward package circa £44k OTE)
Once qualified: £34,749 - £40,939 base salary + overtime + standby payments (Total Reward package circa £51k OTE)

About the Role
Join SSE as a Trainee Jointer and start your career in the energy sector with fully funded training to become a qualified Cable Jointer. The programme lasts 18 to 24 months, beginning with an initial course at our training school followed by on-the-job buddying with experienced cable jointing teams. You will build a portfolio of work to gain authorisations to work on the network, gaining valuable skills, experience, and an industry-recognised qualification.

This role is vital to maintaining and upgrading the electricity network, helping keep the lights on for millions of customers. You will assist in cable preparation, jointing, and termination on both high voltage (11KV - 33KV) and low voltage (415V - 1000V) networks, as well as supporting maintenance and refurbishment of electrical equipment within substations.

The role requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and responding quickly to emergency situations, including out-of-hours standby duties and short-notice storm attendance. You will be provided with all necessary tools, PPE, and, once qualified, access to a company vehicle.

SSEN offers a skills-based pay matrix, career stability in a sustainable industry, and ongoing progression opportunities. On joining, you will also have access to a range of benefits supporting your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Whether you are changing careers or seeking growth in a rapidly expanding sector, this programme offers the chance to earn while you learn and build a rewarding career contributing to the delivery of NET ZERO.

Experience
No specific prior experience required; the programme is designed to build your skills from the ground up. Experience in related industries is welcomed but not essential.

About you
- Strong commitment to health and safety, embedding a safety-first culture in all tasks.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly.
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible with a willingness to adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to work effectively within a team and contribute to common goals.
- Manual dexterity and hand skills, including using hand tools and performing tasks such as stripping meter tails and fixing meters.
- Proactive and resilient, able to plan and prepare for tasks independently.
- Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions and respond to emergency call-outs.
- Must hold a current driving licence due to regular travel requirements.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required to apply. A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a strong focus on safety are essential.