Distribution Craft Learner

Overview

Distribution Craft Working Learner

Build a Skilled, Hands‑On Career in the Power Industry and Earn whilst you learn

Base

Location:

Aberdeen, Arbroath, Campbeltown, Dundee, Dunoon, Fort William, Inverness, Islay, Loch Carnan - South Uist, Lochgilphead, Mull, Oban, Perth, Shetland, Tiree

Salary: circa £17,666. Salary upon finishing the programme is circa £36,686+ a range of other benefits to support your family, finances, and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | 2-year Working Learner Programme

Start Date: September 2026

Are you looking for a practical, hands‑on career where you can earn a salary, learn a skilled trade and help keep power flowing to homes and communities? Our two‑year Craft Working Learner Programme combines structured training with real experience on the electricity network. You’ll work outdoors, learn from expert craft teams and progress towards becoming a qualified Fitter, Jointer or Linesperson — building a long‑term career in a vital and growing industry.

As you progress, you’ll specialise in one of our key craft roles:

• Fitter – work on electrical infrastructure across our network, maintaining, installing and upgrading equipment that keeps power on for customers.
• Jointer – specialise in underground cables, repairing faults, connecting new customers and improving the resilience of the network.
• Linesperson – work at height on the overhead electricity network, building and maintaining power lines and restoring supplies during faults.

• A structured two‑year programme where you earn while you learn, gaining hands‑on experience from your first week.
• Practical outdoor work, supporting our teams to maintain, repair and upgrade the electricity network in local communities.
• Training at our dedicated training centres, followed by on‑the‑job learning and support from experienced craft colleagues.
• Fully funded training leading to an industry‑recognised qualification and the skills to work safely and confidently.
• All tools, PPE and equipment provided, plus travel and accommodation support for block training when required.
• A permanent skilled craft role on completion, with a salary of around £36,686 and clear opportunities to progress your career.

• Someone who enjoys hands‑on, practical work and is comfortable working outdoors in varied conditions.
• A quick learner with a positive attitude, ready to build new technical skills with support from our experienced teams.
• Commitment and resilience to complete a two‑year programme, including periods of training away from home.
• A strong focus on safety and following procedures in a safety‑critical environment.
• Comfortable working at height for the Linesperson pathway and willing to get involved in physical, outdoor tasks.
• Working towards a driving licence, with a full UK licence expected by the end of the programme.

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.

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.

Take the first step toward a meaningful career that powers communities and supports the UK’s energy transition. All applications should be made online, and we will be back in touch after the Final…