Employment

Base Location: Inverness, Aberdeen, Elgin, Dunoon, Perth, Wick, Orkney, Inverness, Portree, Perth, Lochgilphead, Dunblane

Salary: Circa £24,580 per annum + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing. Salary upon finishing the training programme is circa £37,000+ per annum.

Working Pattern: Full Time | 3 Year Training Programme

Start Date: August 2025

Are you looking to build a career in electrical engineering while making a real impact on the future of energy? Our three-year Distribution Trainee Engineer Programme combines academic study with hands-on work experience, giving you the opportunity to develop essential engineering skills and gain industry-recognised qualifications.

What to Expect

• Study Towards Qualifications – You’ll work towards a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical Engineering, equipping you with both technical and leadership skills.

• Hands-On Experience – Gain practical field experience as you train to become a Low Voltage and High Voltage Switcher, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for customers.

• Network Operations & Net Zero – Be part of the team responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and design of our electricity distribution network, supporting the transition towards Net Zero.

• Professional Development – Join our Engineering Professional Development Forum, where you’ll have access to continuous learning and opportunities to celebrate engineering excellence.

What We’re Looking For:

We want to hear from motivated, problem-solving individuals with a passion for engineering. To succeed in this role, you should be:

• Highly organised and able to manage your time effectively

• Flexible and adaptable, comfortable working both independently and in a team

• Willing to live away from home while attending college or placements across SSE

• Driving Commitment – While not essential at the start, it’s beneficial if you're learning to drive or already hold a licence. By the end of the programme, you’ll be expected to have a full UK driving licence.

Entry Requirements

To join the programme in September 2025, you’ll need to have (or expect to achieve):

Minimum of 2 A-Levels/Highers at C or above including Maths and Physics (or equivalent)

We welcome applications from candidates with equivalent engineering qualifications.

Already hold an HNC in Electrical Engineering? This programme isn’t the right fit, but you may be eligible for our Higher Apprenticeship in Electrical Power Networks Engineering or other SSE programmes.

For more information and to apply visit https://careers.sse.com/jobs 

FREDDIES ARE LOOKING FOR STAFF TO ADD TO OUR TEAM. MUST BE HARD WORKING AND RELIABLE. 

YOU WILL HAVE TO BE AGED OVER 14 YEARS TO BE ABLE TO APPLY.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE WORKING AT FRONT OF SHOP SERVING FOOD AND OPERATING TILL. YOU WILL ALSO BE WORKING IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

FULL TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ABOVE AREAS.

MUST BE POLITE AND ABLE TO WORK ON OWN INITIATIVE. 

SEND YOUR CV TO FREDDIES CHIPSHOP, 9 LOW STREET, BANFF OR POP IN PAST THE SHOP AND HAND YOUR CV IN.

VARIOUS SHIFTS WILL BE AVAILABLE WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEK DAYS OR WEEKENDS.  SHIFTS START FROM 3.45 PM.

We are looking for paperboys or girls to join our team. You must be over the age of 13 and be reliable. You will be given full training and a good rate of pay.  Call into the shop to apply or ask any questions.