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.
You will attract a salary of £33,247 and a bonus of 3%.
If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check
Close Date: 7th September 2025
We also provide the following additional benefits
22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
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
Main job purpose:
To work as part of a team or as a lone worker in the Southeast Region.
Perform the full range of responsibilities associated with EHV Primary Asset Inspection at voltages from Low voltage through to extra high voltage
Principle 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 maybe 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, 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.
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