💼 Full-Time Position

Distribution Craft Trainee

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SSE plc
📍 reading, england, United-Kingdom
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Location
reading, United-Kingdom
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Posted
June 12, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Build a Long‑Term Skilled Career Supporting the Energy Transition – Substation Fitter / Overhead Linesperson / Cable Jointer

Base Location: Poole, New Forest, Slough, Theale, Salisbury

Salary: circa £17,666 to begin the programme. Upon completion (~2 years) salary rises to circa £36,686 plus opportunities for overtime and progression.

Working Pattern: Permanent – 2-year Trainee Programme

Start Date: September 2026

Our two‑year Craft Trainee Programme combines structured training with real work experience on the electricity network. You will work outdoors, attend college to gain a qualification, learn from expert craft teams and progress towards becoming an authorised Substation Fitter, Cable Jointer or Overhead Linesperson, building a long‑term career in a vital industry.

Choose Your Path

  • Substation Fitter – Work on electrical infrastructure across our network, maintain...