Utility Groundworker

sse.com; Poole; On-site; GBP 29,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a Utility Groundworker to join their Reinstatement team in Poole. This hands-on role involves reinstating excavations in various locations while adhering to safety regulations and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will possess experience in groundworks and an HGV licence. SSE provides a range of benefits including discounts on healthcare, family entitlements, and support for employees from diverse backgrounds. The position is onsite and permanent, requiring flexibility for standby duties.

Benefits

Discounts on private healthcare

Wellbeing benefits

Interest-free loans

Generous family entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience with reinstating techniques including Tarmac, modular services, slabs, and concrete.
• Full driving licence required for the role.
• Experience working on public highways with traffic signals.

Responsibilities

• Reinstating excavations in highways and private sites.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering excellent customer service.
• Assisting with ad hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Groundworks/reinstating techniques

HGV licence

Traffic signal management

Flexibility for standby duties

Job description

Base Location: Poole

Salary: £29,504 - £34,754 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Onsite

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Utility Groundworker to join our Reinstatement team in Poole.

This is a hands‑on role and you will be responsible for the groundworks/reinstatement of SSE excavations.

You will be

• Working 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.
• Working 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.
• Working closely with your manager, you may also be asked to assist with other ad hoc projects.
• This is a physically demanding role, involving extensive reinstatement works on the highway and private land.

You will have

• Previous experience with groundworks/reinstating techniques including Tarmac, modular services, slabs and concrete.
• An HGV licence and experience of driving a hotbox or grab/HIAB lorry, is desirable.
• 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 required for this role.

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.

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 [e-mail] / 01738 344051 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.