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.

 

[PhilM]

Hi, I'm thinking of applying for a meter fitting job with sse, does anyone know what the starting wage is? And how long till your fully trained? Thanks

I started back in Sept and just finished the training yesterday. They were looking for an electrical or gas qualification when I started but I think that's no longer a requirement - might be wrong on that though. They've also just introduced a rota system so money may change too but wage was is in the region of £23.5K and goes up to somewhere in the region of £29.5K once qualified cos you do core hours plus additional hours, works out at 42.5 hours a week I think. Overtime was also available but not sure of the details or whether it still is as the rota might now cover the hours they need covered.

 

[LeeH]

What will happen when the smart meter roll out is completed?

Is thi as smart move so late on into it for a very low rate?

I have no idea, it's a genuine question.

 

[Rpa07]

He'll likely make regular money until that unlikely event happens. Let us know how it all goes @PhilM, first day on the job and all that (unless they got you to sign a confidentiality clause) remember, we can all be trusted on here - mums the word!

 

[PhilM]

Not sure what will happens once rollout is complete, presumably they'll still need some of the people they've employed cos "smart" will become BAU and meters will still need to be changed. Plus it's a big company so should be plenty of opportunities to move around if I want to, will just have to see how it goes. The money may not be great but it covers what I need so I'm happy, and they seem to be a decent company to work for - so far anyway.

 

[LeeH]

Good luck, hope it goes well.

 

[7029 dave]

Not sure what will happens once rollout is complete, presumably they'll still need some of the people they've employed cos "smart" will become BAU and meters will still need to be changed. Plus it's a big company so should be plenty of opportunities to move around if I want to, will just have to see how it goes. The money may not be great but it covers what I need so I'm happy, and they seem to be a decent company to work for - so far anyway.

yes it will become BAU, I am still on Heritage metering and that suites me fine.!

 

[appspark]

do you find it get a bit lonely out in your own van all day or do you occasionally meet up with other fitters. it sounds quite tempting with the fixed salary and the bonus schemes at the minute, plus its guaranteed until the end of 2020, just not sure if its for me or not, but your own van, salary, no stress might make up for that.