What is SSE like to work for, meter fitter?

[dez0178]

Was wondering if anyone knows anyone working for SSE in the Newcastle area or else where. Is it okay as an employer are do they expect the earth from you, with regards to high targets for fitting smart meters? Cheers.

 

[GMES]

We have a Member that works for them. @7029 dave may help you.

 

[7029 dave]

Yes hello, I have worked for them for 7 years, steady number, the work load is up and down, better than house bashing ?, depends on your expectation really, good number for me in me mid 50's, still playing with electrickery, serious we need people with electrical experience, they are looking for electricians for dual fuel, gas safe card an all that, training will be provided.Give your CV in.

 

[dez0178]

Yes hello, I have worked for them for 7 years, steady number, the work load is up and down, better than house bashing ?, depends on your expectation really, good number for me in me mid 50's, still playing with electrickery, serious we need people with electrical experience, they are looking for electricians for dual fuel, gas safe card an all that, training will be provided.Give your CV in.

Cheers Dave, but how many meters do they expect you to fit per day. Is it a realistic target?

 

[dez0178]

We have a Member that works for them. @7029 dave may help you.

Thanks.

 

[7029 dave]

Cheers Dave, but how many meters do they expect you to fit per day. Is it a realistic target?

dual is 4+4 gas ,electric= 8, on heritage up to 12 maybe 15.

 

[dez0178]

dual is 6+6 gas ,electric= 12, on heritage up to 12 maybe 15.

Do they give you one area, so there all in the same town, or are you all over the place, like me for the board could be doing a job and the next could be 10 to 30 miles away?

 

[7029 dave]

Yes, the area is quite vast, could have a job 15mins away the next could be 1hour+.

 

[dez0178]

dual is 4+4 gas ,electric= 8, on heritage up to 12 maybe 15.

Eight is okay, do you have a choice of doing dual or purely electric then Dave?

 

[dez0178]

Yes, the area is quite vast, could have a job 15mins away the next could be 1hour+.

okay, so are you working late every day, have you got to work evenings and weekends. So would you recommend them as a good company. Well if it's better than house bashing, then it must be okay. Sick of lifting floors boards. Ha, ha.