Asset Inspector

UK Power Networks; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking an Asset Inspector to ensure the safety and maintenance of electrical networks in the Southeast Region. The role involves inspecting plant and apparatus, conducting diagnostic tests, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a safety focus and flexibility to work either independently or as part of a team. Benefits include a competitive salary and a variety of perks.

Benefits

Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid

Personal Pension Plan with employer contribution of 8% or 10%

Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme

Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic about learning new techniques.
• Strong focus on safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test distribution network plant and apparatus.
• Perform site visits as required by safety regulations.
• Work effectively under Distribution safety rules.

Skills

Flexibility and ability to work on own and in a team environment

Enthusiasm to learn and develop new techniques

Safety focus

Basic electrical background (desirable)

Understanding of health and safety and environmental legislation (desirable)

Job description

This Asset Inspector will report to the Inspection & Maintenance FSS and will work within Network Operations based in our Sussex / Surrey / Kent Area area. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £33,247 per annum and a bonus of 3%.

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

Close Date: 19th November 2025

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
• Replace/test batteries associated with the distribution network
• Complete site visits required by the Electricity safety, quality and continuity regulations
• Perform system emergency suitable system emergency role depending on experience and suitable training
• Ensure that you work to the Distribution safety rules and demonstrate a safety culture and communicate 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. You may work at any location within the UK Powernetworks footprint

You may be 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

Skills and Experience

The following skills and attributes are important to this role

• Flexibility and ability to work on own and in a team environment
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop new techniques
• Safety focus
• A basic electrical background (desirable)
• An understanding of health and safety and environmental legislation (desirable)

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 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 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 are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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.