Substation Inspector

UK Power Networks; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider is seeking a Substation Inspector to join their team in the UK. This permanent position entails conducting inspections and basic repairs associated with the HV and LV Distribution network. Successful candidates will need to possess a full clean driving license, a basic electrical background, and be educated at least to GCSE level. Competitive salary offered is £37,178 with additional benefits including a bonus and a personal pension plan.

Benefits

Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay

Personal Pension Plan with employer contribution

Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Occupational Health support

Qualifications

• Must have a good understanding of the Electricity at Work Act.
• Able to recognize dangers within substations.
• Must demonstrate a five-year continuous work history for airport security access.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of all plant and apparatus associated with the HV and LV Distribution network.
• Perform fault location and repair of minor plant defects.
• Maintain and complete work orders using Hand Held IT equipment.

Skills

Basic Electrical Background

Safety focus

Flexibility to work alone and in a team

Full clean driving license

Understanding of Health & Safety Legislation

Education

Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

This Substation Inspector will report to the Operational Engineer and will work within UKPN Services based in our Heathrow office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £37,178 and a bonus of 3%.

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

Close Date: 06/01/2026

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

Job Purpose

To work as part of a team or as a lone worker in the UK Power Networks Services geographical area, carrying out the full range of duties associated with Substation Inspections, including vegetation management and cleaning at substation voltages up to 33kV.

Principal Accountabilities

• Inspection & Non-Intrusive Diagnostic Testing of all plant and apparatus associated with the HV and LV Distribution network
• Fault location and repair of minor plant defects associated with the HV and LV Distribution network
• Demonstrate a safety culture embracing the UKPNS stay safe programme
• Take Oil Samples, if required for diagnostic testing from HV Plant
• Reporting and completion of work orders through the Hand Held IT equipment
• Oversee Maintenance/Project/Sub Contract staff within their working party
• Assist team with other maintenance and project-based work
• To be prepared to assist other sections e.g. organisational changes and system emergencies as determined by your skills and experience
• Cleaning of all substation internals, including plant and apparatus associated with the HV and LV Distribution network under UKPN Services' guardianship.
• Complete the additional site visits to provide the requirements of the ESQC Regulations
• HV and LV metre reading
• Substation external compound vegetation pruning/ removal by manual, mechanical or chemical control
• Undertake touch-up re-decoration tasks within substations as directed.

Nature and Scope

You will play an important role in the safe completion of the Inspection & Maintenance Programme for the Services region. You may work at any location within the Services area.

Skill and Educational Requirements

The following skills and attributes are important to this role

• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
• Basic Electrical Background and able to recognise dangers within substations
• An understanding of the Electricity at Work Act
• Understand electrical diagrams and maps
• Flexibility to work alone and in a team environment
• Resolve issues in a practical way
• Must have a full clean driving licence
• An understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation
• Undertake data input onto the hand held devices
• Knowledge of chemicals and other supplies
• Familiarity with material Safety Data Sheets
• Familiarity with 'sharps' management

Person Skills

The following are important attributes for this role:

• Safety focus required
• Determined and passionate about our goals
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop new techniques
• Demonstrate a five-year continuous, traceable work history to allow achieving airport security access

Any company specific training required will be provided to the suitable candidate.

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.