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, working as part of a team or as a lone worker across the UK Power Networks Services geographical area, carrying out the full range of duties associated with substation inspections, including vegetation management and cleaning at voltages up to 33kV.
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. 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. 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 the maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.
Responsibilities
* Inspection and 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.
* Report and complete work orders using handheld IT equipment.
* Oversee maintenance, project, and subcontract staff within their working party.
* Assist the team with other maintenance and project-based work.
* Be prepared to assist other sections (e.g., organisational changes and system emergencies) as determined by your skills and experience.
* Clean all substation internals, including plant and apparatus associated with the HV and LV distribution network.
* Perform cleaning tasks such as dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning internal windows.
* Complete additional site visits to meet the requirements of the ESQC regulations.
* Read HV and LV meters.
* Prune or remove substation external compound vegetation using manual, mechanical or chemical control.
* Undertake touch-up re‑decoration tasks within substations as directed.
Qualifications
* Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
* Basic electrical background and able to recognise dangers within substations.
* Understanding of the Electricity at Work Act.
* Ability to understand electrical diagrams and maps.
* Flexibility to work alone and in a team environment.
* Resolve issues in a practical way.
* Full clean driving licence.
* Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental legislation.
* Experience in data input onto handheld devices.
* Knowledge of chemicals and other supplies.
* Familiarity with material safety data sheets.
* Familiarity with 'sharps' management; safety focus required.
* Determined and passionate about our goals.
* Enthusiastic to learn and develop new techniques.
* Demonstrated five-year continuous, traceable work history to allow achieving airport security access.
Compensation
You will attract a salary of £38,832 and a bonus of 3%.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Reservist leave – additional 18 days full pay and 22 days 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 and season ticket loan.
* Tax‑efficient benefits: cycle to work, home & tech, and green car leasing schemes.
* Occupational health support.
* Switched On scheme providing discounts on hundreds of retailers' products.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
Application closes on 27 April 2026.
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