Overview
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81334 - EHV Primary Asset Inspector. This EHV Primary Asset Inspector will report to the Inspection & Maintenance FSS and will work within Network Operations based in our Sussex / Surrey / Kent Area office. You will be a permanent employee.
Salary: £33,247 with a 3% bonus. Close Date: 7th September 2025.
We also provide the following additional benefits.
If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check.
Responsibilities / Principal Accountabilities
* Inspection and non-intrusive diagnostic testing of all plant and apparatus associated with the distribution network
* Repair minor plant defects associated with the distribution network
* Take oil samples from HV Plant
* Use handheld IT equipment
* Replace/test batteries associated with the distribution network
* Complete site visits required by the Electricity safety, quality and continuity regulations
* Perform system emergency suitable system emergency role depending on experience and suitable training
* Ensure that you work to the Distribution safety rules and demonstrate a safety culture
* Communicate with other departments within the business
Nature And Scope
You will play an important role in the safe and completion of Inspection and maintenance programme in the Southeast Region. You will work at any location within the UK Powernetworks footprint. You may be required to work either alone or with a team of other inspectors that report to a Field staff supervisor and have the support of experienced Field Engineers.
Skills And Experience
The following skills and attributes are important to this role:
* Clean Driving licence
* Flexibility and ability to work on own and in a team environment
* Be computer literate
* Enthusiasm to learn and develop new techniques
* A safety focus
* A basic electrical background (desirable)
* An understanding of health and safety and environmental legislation (desirable)
Any training required will be provided to you.
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. 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 understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. For some craft and operational roles that work at height, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.
If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
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.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting
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