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.
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