Engineering

£37,178 (with an additional bonus of 3%)

06 Jan 2026

Full Time

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Substation Inspector

About The Role

As Substation Inspector you will play an important role in the safe completion of the Inspection & Maintenance Programme for the Services region. You will report to the Operational Engineer and will work within UK Power Networks Services (UKPNS) based in the Heathrow office.

Job Purpose:

To work as part of a team or as a lone worker in the UKPNS geographical area, carrying out the full range of duties associated with Substation Inspections, including vegetation management and cleaning at substation voltages up to 33kV.

Principal Accountabilities:

Inspection & 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
Reporting and completion of work orders through the Hand Held IT equipment
Oversee Maintenance/Project/Sub Contract staff within their working party
Assist team with other maintenance and project-based work
To be prepared to assist other sections e.g. organisational changes and system emergencies as determined by your skills and experience
Cleaning of all substation internals, including plant and apparatus associated with the HV and LV Distribution network under UKPN Services' guardianship
Cleaning includes dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning internal windows
Complete the additional site visits to provide the requirements of the ESQC Regulations
HV and LV metre reading
Substation external compound vegetation pruning/ removal by manual, mechanical or chemical control
Undertake touch-up re-decoration tasks within substations as directed

About You

Skill and Educational Requirements:

Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent
Basic Electrical Background and able to recognise dangers within substations
An understanding of the Electricity at Work Act
Understand electrical diagrams and maps
Flexibility to work alone and in a team environment
Resolve issues in a practical way
Must have a full clean driving licence
An understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation
Undertake data input onto the hand held devices
Knowledge of chemicals and other supplies
Familiarity with material Safety Data Sheets
Familiarity with 'sharps' management

Skills and Attributes:

Safety focus required
Determined and passionate about our goals
Enthusiasm to learn and develop new techniques
Demonstrate a five-year continuous, traceable work history to allow achieving airport security access
If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check
Any company specific training required will be provided to the suitable candidate

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

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.

In return, UKPN Services offer the following benefits:

25 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

About The Company

UKPN Services pride themselves on solving energy challenges through innovative solutions, delivering resilience, cost efficiency, and sustainability to deliver a bright energy future. They are at the forefront of the energy transition, enabling the decentralisation of energy to a more sustainable, affordable, and secure system.

Through their inspired thinking, assured solutions, integrated delivery and long-term expertise, they deliver safe, reliable and innovative bespoke energy solutions enabling organisations to concentrate on their core business. Employing world-class engineers and professionals, UKPN Services pride themselves on the expertise of their people to create long-term strategic partnerships and deliver for their clients.

UKPN Services are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, martial status, disability, gender identity, or expression, or veteran status. They are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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