Base Location: Keadby Power Station, Scunthorpe
Salary: £59,800 - £89,800 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, well-being and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
The role
As Asset Maintenance Engineer, you'll report into the Production Manager and be accountable for providing organisational, administrative, technical, supervisory and controlling support to the Maintenance Department at Keadby Power Station. You’ll also ensure the delivery of all activities are compliant with SSE's, Keadby's, and departmental production/ engineering standards and goals.
You will
- Support the organisation and delivery of day-to-day preventative and reactive maintenance of station equipment, including sourcing spares, planning of resource, budget and contractor management
- Lead a team of Maintenance Engineers, Technicians and Apprentices
- Manage short term unbudgeted outages inclusive of programme development and resource planning
- Support with the development and delivery of minor projects
- Promote a 'one team' approach within the Power Station, forming cooperative relationships with other team leads, while responding to the needs of customer departments
You have
- Experience in a maintenance and engineering role within a large industrial environment, ideally supported by a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Relevant maintenance craft qualifications.
- Proficiency in digital work management systems and procurement processes.
- An understanding of Safety, Health and Environmental Management System (SHEMS)
- A thorough understanding of safe systems of work.
- Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record of successfully managing and supervising teams.
- A good understanding of health and safety legislation, ideally supported by a NEBOSH General Certificate.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.
We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.
Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.
SSE Thermal help keep electricity available for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how flexible power supports a cleaner electricity system.
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 Pamela Hendry on pamela.hendry@sse.com 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.

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