Quality & Safety Inspector

About the Role

Location: Arbroath Depot

Salary: £31,339 – £35,892 depending on experience + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time Hours | 37 hours per week | Flexible First options available

Our Role

We invest millions of pounds every year to make sure that our network is in the best condition possible to minimise the risk of power cuts and to ensure the safety of the public. During high winds and storms, trees can contact our equipment and cause power cuts, and so we cut them down or trim them back to keep the lights on. As well as installing the latest technologies and carrying out regular maintenance, we have our in-house tree-cutting team, supported by tree cutting contractors, to make sure that trees and vegetation are kept away from our overhead lines and equipment.

We are seeking a Quality and Safety Inspector to join our South Caledonia team who will take overall responsibility for inspecting work carried out by tree cutting contractors to ensure compliance with SSEN clearance specifications.

The Role

As Quality and Safety Inspector working within the SHEPD Tree Cutting team, you will be responsible for inspecting the performance of Utility Arb contractors working for SSEN in the South Caledonia Area. This key role is the interface between SSEN and Utility Arb contractors working on our behalf.

The QSI role covers a wide range of functions, key responsibilities include the following:

– Site inspections on completed works and conducting on-site safety audits

– Data reporting

– Customer liaison and support of planned customer interruptions

– Contractor coaching and Project Management

– Surveying, consenting and provision of associated job packs

Your Skills and Experience

The following skills and attributes will help you to be successful in this role however, some training can be provided for the right candidate:

– Safety and customer focussed.

– Arboriculture / Utility Arboriculture qualifications with detailed understanding of tree species and growth rates

– A proven understanding of Microsoft Office 365 Applications (SharePoint and Excel) and strong organisational skills are a must.

– Excellent communication skills with the ability to assess, plan and challenge a workforce.

– Ability to identify inefficiencies and be able to suggest and implement improvements.

– The successful candidate is required to have a full driving license due to the nature of the role.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE‘ to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I’ll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on 01738 341147.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you’ll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check..