Asset Inspector

UK Power Networks; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reservist Leave

Personal Pension Plan

Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work

Green Car Leasing

Occupational Health support

Switched On discount program

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

UK Power Networks is seeking an Asset Inspector for the Southeast Region, based at the Strood/Canterbury office. The role covers inspection and maintenance across voltages from LV to HV, with a focus on safe operations and regulatory compliance.

You will join a permanent team and undertake required training. A clean driving licence and basic electrical understanding are essential; a medical and DBS check will be conducted if successful.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work in varying locations and shift patterns.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Strong safety culture and compliance.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and processes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and non-intrusively test plant and equipment on the distribution network.
• Repair minor defects on the distribution network.
• Take oil samples from HV plant.
• Use handheld IT equipment on site.
• Replace/test batteries and maintain site records.
• Perform site visits in line with regulations.
• Contribute to safety compliance and training as needed.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

This Asset Inspector will report to the Inspection & Maintenance FSS and will work within Network Operations based in our Strood / Canterbury office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £34,726 and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date: 13th September 2026

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

To work as part of a team or as a lone worker in the Southeast Region.

Perform the full range of responsibilities associated with Asset Inspection at voltages from Low voltage through to extra high voltage

Principle Accountabilities

• Inspection and non-intrusive diagnostic testing of all plant and apparatus associated with the distribution network
• Repair of minor plant defects associated with the distribution network
• Take oil samples from HV Plant
• Use of appropriate handheld IT equipment
• Replace/test batteries associated with the distribution network
• Complete site visits required by the Electricity safety, quality and continuity regulations
• Carry out system emergency suitable system emergency role depending on experience and suitable training
• Ensure that you work to the Distribution safety rules and demonstrate a strong safety culture
• Liaise with other departments within the business

Nature and Scope:

You undertaking you will play an important role in the safe completion of Inspection and maintenance programme in the Southeast Region

We may require you to work at any location within the UK Powernetworks footprint.

You maybe required to work either alone or with a team of other inspectors that report to a Field staff supervisor and have the support of experienced Field Engineers.

Experience

• Clean Driving licence
• GCSEs in English and Maths
• Flexibility and ability to work on own and in a team environment
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop new techniques
• A strong safety focus
• A basic electrical background
• An understanding of health and safety and environmental legislation

We will provide any required training to you.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly, where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you meet the essential criteria and believe your skills, experience or transferable strengths could make you a great fit for the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where applicable, this role is subject to safer recruitment processes and robust pre-employment checks

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.