Substation Inspector

UK Power Networks; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in the UK is seeking a Substation Inspector to maintain and ensure the safety of electrical substations. Responsibilities include inspecting HV & LV plants, identifying defects, and maintaining safety compliance. Candidates should have a GCSE education, basic electrical knowledge, and a clean driving license. The role offers a competitive salary, annual leave, pension contributions, and various employee benefits, promoting a safe and supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Reservist Leave - 18 days full pay + 22 days unpaid

Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Occupational Health & EAP support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• GCSE level education or equivalent.
• Basic electrical background and strong hazard awareness.
• Understanding of the Electricity at Work Act.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and maps.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and carry out diagnostic testing on HV & LV plant.
• Identify and repair minor defects.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety.
• Complete reports and work orders using handheld IT devices.
• Oversee subcontractors and support maintenance or project work.

Skills

Electrical background

Problem-solving skills

Health, Safety, and Environmental awareness

Hazard awareness

Confidence using handheld devices

Education

GCSE level education or equivalent

Job description

81809 - Substation Inspector - UK Power Networks Services (Heathrow)

Permanent | £37,178 + 3% Bonus

Heathrow

Apply by: 06 January 2026

Looking for a hands on engineering role where every day makes a difference? Join us as a Substation Inspector and help keep the power network safe, reliable, and future ready across the UK Power Networks Services region.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an electrical background who enjoys varied work, problem solving, and taking pride in maintaining critical infrastructure.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our substations remain safe, compliant, and well maintained. Your day to day activities will include:

• Inspecting and carrying out non intrusive diagnostic testing on HV & LV plant
• Identifying and repairing minor defects
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and our Stay Safe programme
• Taking oil samples from HV plant for further analysis
• Completing reports and work orders using handheld IT devices
• Overseeing subcontractors and supporting wider maintenance or project work
• Cleaning and maintaining substation internals and exteriors
• Conducting vegetation management around compounds
• Carrying out ESQC regulatory site visits
• Performing HV and LV meter readings
• Completing touch up redecoration tasks as required

This role requires flexibility - you may work alone or as part of a wider team, and your work will take you across the Services area.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who has:

• GCSE level education (or equivalent)
• A basic electrical background and strong hazard awareness
• Understanding of the Electricity at Work Act
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and maps
• A full clean driving licence
• Practical problem solving skills
• Health, Safety and Environmental awareness
• Confidence using handheld devices
• Familiarity with chemicals, safety data sheets, and sharps handling

And personally, you’re someone who is:

• Safety driven
• Determined and proactive
• Eager to learn and develop
• Able to provide a 5 year traceable work history (for airport security clearance)

Training will be provided for the right candidate.

What’s In It For You

Along with a competitive salary and bonus, you’ll also receive:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Reservist Leave - 18 days full pay + 22 days unpaid
• Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
• Season Ticket & Tenancy Loan
• Cycle to Work, Tech & Home, and Green Car Leasing schemes
• Occupational Health & EAP support
• Switched On discount scheme
• Discounted gym membership

Be Part of Something Powerful

If you’re passionate about safety, enjoy keeping things running smoothly, and want to build a career within a trusted, forward thinking engineering environment - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help keep the network energised.