Inspector

ScottishPower; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy firm in the UK is seeking an Inspector responsible for thorough inspection of company assets. The role requires a strong understanding of Energy Networks policies and health and safety regulations, along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, extensive annual leave, and various health and technology support schemes.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Holiday Purchase

Share Schemes

Healthcare benefit options

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Effective and confident written and verbal communicator.
• Business knowledge of Compliance and 3rd party construction.
• Working knowledge of company Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Primarily inspection of SPEN Overhead line network.
• Recognising and reporting defects.
• Immediate reporting of hazards.
• Contributing as an effective team member.

Skills

Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies

Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation

Developed customer service skills

Ability to devise solutions to complex problems

Full driving licence

Knowledge of EN Asset Inspection policy

Tools

Handheld Toughbook

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Inspector

Home based within SPM area - (this role will see you out across the area most days)

Salary - £32,240 - £40,300

Closing Date: 10/12/25

Help us create a better future, quicker

This role is responsible for providing thorough inspection of company assets in line with company policy, including OH assets up to and including 33KV. Feedback from these reports is used by the company to prioritise remedial works or renewals.

What you'll be doing

• Primarily inspection of SPEN Overhead line network
• Recognising and reporting of defects.
• Immediate reporting of I Hazards.
• Contributes as an effective team member in Energy Networks.
• Point of contact for site issues
• Assist with any Customer enquiries.

What you'll bring

• Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Developed customer service skills.
• Knowledge of network and business data and network management systems.
• Ability to devise solutions to complex problems/challenges.
• Resource planning and work management skills.
• Knowledge of how Energy Networks OH electrical network operates.
• Full driving licence
• Ability to use handheld Toughbook
• Knowledge of EN Asset Inspection policy (ASSET-01-021)

Minimum Criteria

• Business knowledge of Compliance and 3rd party construction and connections
• Working knowledge of company Health & Safety requirements and compliance
• Working knowledge of Energy Networks policies, procedures and working practices.
• An effective and confident written and verbal communicator Computer literacy – e.g. Microsoft Office suite

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing £5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to careers scottishpower.com.