82454 - Substation Inspector
This Substation Inspector will report to the Site Supervisor and will work within the UKPN Services directorate based in our Gatwick office. You will be a permanent employee.
You will attract a salary of £38,832 and a bonus of 3%. This role does not offer blended working as is required to be site based.
Close Date: 21/05/2026
We also provide the following additional benefits
1. 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
2. Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
3. Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
4. Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
5. Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
6. Occupational Health support
7. Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers’ products
8. Discounted gym membership
9. Employee Assistance Programme
Job Purpose:
To work as part of a team or as a lone worker, in the Services geographical area, carrying out the full range of tasks associated with Substation Inspections and vegetation management at substation voltages up to 33kV.
Principal Accountabilities:
10. Inspection & Non-Intrusive Diagnostic Testing of all plant and apparatus associated with the HV and LV Distribution network
11. Fault location and repair of minor plant defects associated with the HV and LV Distribution network
12. Demonstrate a safety culture embracing the UKPNS stay safe programme
13. Take Oil Samples, if required for diagnostic testing from HV Plant
14. Use of Hand Held IT equipment
15. Oversee Maintenance/Project/Sub Contract staff within their working party
16. Assist team with other maintenance and project based work
17. To be prepared to assist other sections e.g. organisational changes, system emergencies etc as determined by your experience
18. Cleaning of all substation internals, including plant and apparatus associated with the HV and LV Distribution network under UKPN Services' guardianship.
19. Cleaning includes dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning internal windows
20. Complete the additional site visits to provide the requirements of the ESQC Regulations
21. HV and LV meter reading
22. Substation external compound vegetation pruning/ removal by manual, mechanical or chemical control
23. Undertake touch-up re-decoration tasks within substations.
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
24. Basic Electrical Background
25. Flexibility to work alone and in a team environment
26. Must have a clean driving licence
27. Security clearance for Client infrastructure Access (5 year traceable work history)
28. An understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation
29. You will be able input data onto the hand held devices
30. Knowledge of chemicals and other supplies
31. Familiarity with material Safety Data Sheets
32. Familiarity with 'sharps' management
Person Skills:
The following are important attributes for this role:
33. Safety focused Can demonstrate that they are enthusiastic
34. Willing to work as part of a team or alone
35. Enthusiasm to learn and develop new techniques
Any company specific 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, 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.
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