About Us: At SSE, our job is to provide the energy people need in a reliable and sustainable way. We're involved in producing, distributing and supplying electricity and gas and we provide other energy-related services as well. SSE is the only company listed on the London Stock Exchange involved in such a wide range of energy businesses.
34th largest company in the FTSE 100 £14.3bn market capitalisation Around 20,000 employees UK's broadest-based energy company
Electricity generation, transmission, distribution, supply and services
Gas production, storage, distribution, supply and services Ireland's fastest-growing energy company
Electricity generation
Electricity and gas supply
Street lighting maintenance Delivered a real dividend increase every year since 1999
As at 11 September 2015
What we do:
SSE is involved in the generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity, in the production, storage, distribution and supply of gas and in other energy services.
Sustainability and corporate responsibility:
SSE has a responsibility to customers, employees, communities and shareholders to ensure it meets its core purpose in a sustainable way. One of the UK's largest Living Wage employers. First FTSE100 Company to be awarded the Fair Tax Mark. UK's largest generator of renewable electricity. 'A' rating from CDP's Global Climate Performance Leadership Index for our approach to managing climate change impacts. Contributed £8.8bn to the UK economy in 2014/15. Support upcoming athletes through our NextGenprogramme and title sponsor of the Women's FA Cup.
SSE has an essential purpose at its core - providing the energy people and businesses need. We have a responsibility to our customers, employees, communities and shareholders to ensure this need is a met in a sustainable way, both now and for the long term.
The determination to act in a sustainable way is embedded throughout all of SSE's different business operations. For us it is simply about being responsible in all that we do. Doing what is expected and going beyond this whenever we can... and making a positive difference to people's lives as a result.
Our values:
Our core values focus explicitly on achieving sustainable growth.
The SSE SET:
Safety - We believe all accidents are preventable, so we do everything safely and responsibly or not at all. Service - We put the current and future needs of customers at the heart of everything we do. Efficiency - We keep things simple, do the work that adds value and avoid wasting money, materials, energy or time. Sustainability - Our decisions and actions are ethical, responsible and balanced, helping to achieve environmental, social and economic wellbeing for current and future generations. Excellence - We strive to get better, smarter and more innovative and be the best in everything we do. Teamwork - We support and value our colleagues and enjoy working together as a team in an open and honest way.
Career Opportunities & Training:
We're committed to providing you with appropriate training to enable you to carry out your duties effectively, and to allow you to develop within the company.
As we continue to grow and develop our business it's vital we have the right development opportunities in place to help our staff prepare for and tackle the challenges ahead. Our philosophy is to grow and promote 80% of our managers and leaders from within the business.
Our development programmes and courses have been carefully designed to help us do this. Similarly, our popular eLearning centre is your gateway to online learning. Courses are fun, interactive and you'll get immediate feedback on your progress.
Benefits:
People are our greatest asset. You've worked with us to make us successful so we would like you to share in our success.
As well as discounts on energy bills, phone and broadband, you can make regular savings with our Share Incentive Plan and Share Save schemes.
ENGINEERING CRAFT APPRENTICESHIPS
Our accredited apprenticeship programme is aimed at candidates with GCSE’s (or equivalent) in Maths, English and a Science or Engineering/ Technical subjects. This programme offers you the opportunity to gain new skills and qualifications and will set you on the path to a long term rewarding career, where you’ll have the opportunity to really make a difference.
We're one of the most diverse energy companies in the industry, with a range of different businesses serving different purposes. We have opportunities for you to join as an Apprentice in Mechanical or Electrical Contracting, as a Multi Craft Apprentices in our Generation & Renewables business and as a Lines Person, Jointer or Electrical Fitter in our Energy Networks business.
Whichever Apprenticeship you choose, you'll have the opportunity to achieve a Modern Apprenticeship qualification and a City & Guilds Technical Certificate (or SVQ in Scotland) at level 2 or 3 depending on the role. You will learn new skills that will help you build a successful career in the industry and the opportunity to forge a career at SSE beyond your Apprenticeship.
TRAINEE ENGINEERS
Our Trainee Engineer Programme is aimed at candidates with A levels (or equivalent) in Maths and Science. This programme is about more than transforming your own future. It’s your chance to become an engineer who’ll help shape the future of energy.
In years one and two, your time will be split between placements and university. In year three, you’ll be given management responsibility. You’ll work with experienced professionals in depots, power stations and control rooms and gain a qualification in Electrical Power Engineering.
At the end of your training , you will qualified to work as an Electrical Network Engineer in our Energy Networks business or a Maintenance Engineer in our Generation & Renewables business.
IT DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS
Our IT Degree Apprenticeship is aimed at students on track to achieve three A2 Levels (or equivalent), one of which should be in an IT related subject. This programme offers a fantastic opportunity for College Leavers to join the SSE IT department as a Degree Apprentice, where they can learn about IT and also study for a BSc (Hons) degree in Digital and Technology Solutions. This is combining the best of both worlds – successful recruits will gain valuable work experience, earn a competitive salary and gain a degree with no tuition fees.
IT is constantly changing to meet business needs, we are investing significant sums, and growing our capabilities in new and emerging technologies. This is a period of exciting change and Degree Apprentices joining SSE have the opportunity to be at the heart of this. We will help you develop your technical skills, aligning with the degree course modules, as well as getting you involved in the business areas of IT such as finance, planning and project management. You’ll be helped with personal development and soft skills such as communications and presentation skills, and we have a mentoring network to provide additional support and guidance.
You’ll love SSE Advantage too. This discount and cashback website gives you access to hundreds of offers, including deals with a range of major retailers for food, clothes, furniture, holidays and more.
We offer many more benefits to support your own health and wellbeing, such as:
Teamwork - We support and value our colleagues and enjoy working together as a team in an open and honest way.
Excellence - We strive to get better, smarter and more innovative and be the best in everything we do.
Service - We put the current and future needs of customers at the heart of everything we do.
Efficiency - We keep things simple, do the work that adds value and avoid wasting money, materials, energy or time.
Sustainability - Our decisions and actions are ethical, responsible and balanced, helping to achieve environmental, social and economic well-being for current and future generations.
Safety - We believe all accidents are preventable, so we do everything safely and responsibly or not at all.
