Substation Inspector

ScottishPower; Bonnybridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a Substation Inspector in Bonnybridge. This role involves delivering a planned inspection programme for ground-mounted electrical plants, conducting visual inspections, and reporting defects. The ideal candidate will have a full driving license and the ability to work flexibly. Competitive salary and benefits package provided.

Benefits

36 days annual leave

Share Schemes

Healthcare benefit options

Qualifications

• Undertake risk assessments and understand appropriate next steps.
• Use of test equipment.
• Ability to work independently across the Distribution area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned inspection programme of ground mounted plant.
• Visual inspection of assets and surrounding environment.
• Report immediate defects to Troublecall.

Skills

Ability to work flexibly

Practical abilities to interpret ordinance survey maps

Full driving licence

Job description

Job TitleSubstation Inspector

LocationBonnybridge

Salary from £27,498 + benefits

Help us create a better future, quicker

Deliver planned inspection programme of ground mounted plant from LV to 11KV in accordance with the annual inspection programme. (Substations / Pillars / Linkbox) being able to work as part of a team as well as loan worker. Potential for standby working and or overtime hours as required

What you'll be doing

• Contribute as an effective member of the Maintenance dept to help deliver the business plan.

• Visual inspection of assets, and surrounding environment, to ensure system integrity.

• use of systems to ensure defects are correctly reported.

• Report i (immediate) defects are reported to Troublecall.

• Provide customer contact for access arrangements or queries in order to minimise complaints.

• Actively identify work priorities and forward plan to ensure most efficient working practice delivers the business plan.

• Strive to eliminate customer complaints as an on-site representative of the company.

What you'll bring

• Full driving licence

• Ability to work flexibly and on own at times across the Distribution area.

• Practical abilities to interpret ordinance survey maps to work in the most efficient manner.

• Use of test equipment (we have removed the word electrical)
  

• Undertake risk assessments and understand appropriate next steps.

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 .

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