79476 - Substation Inspector
This Substation Inspector will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within Network Operations based in our Central London, Covent Garden office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.
You will attract a salary of 38,892 + benefits and a bonus of 3%.
If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check
Close Date:.20/10/2024
We also provide the following additional benefits
Annual Leave
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
Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Occupational Health support
Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
Discounted access to sports and social clubs
Employee Assistance Programme.
Main Job Purpose:
To work as part of a team or as a lone worker, in the London geographical area, carrying out the full range of responsibilities associated Inspections at voltages to 11kv.
Principal Accountabilities:
Inspection & Non Intrusive Diagnostic Testing of all plant and apparatus associated with the Primary Distribution network.
Fault location and repair of minor plant defects associated with the Distribution network.
Ensure that all staff for which you is responsible work to the DSR and to demonstrate a safety culture
Take Oil Samples for diagnostic testing from HV Plant.
Use IT equipment
Supervise Maintenance/Construction staff within their working party.
To be prepared to assist other sections e.g. organisational changes, system emergencies etc as determined by your experience.
Nature & Scope
This position has been classified as a Specified Role and is subject to pre-appointment drug screening observing the UK Power Networks policy on Alcohol & Drugs".
The person undertaking this role will play an important role in the safe completion of the Inspection and Maintenance up to and including 11kv in the London Region. You may work at any location within the UK Power Networks area.
You will work either alone or as part of a team of Inspectors that report to an Inspection Supervisor and have the support of experienced Field Engineers.
Experience
The following skills and attributes are important to this role
Basic Electrical Background
Flexibility and able to work in a team environment
Ability to problem solve in a practical way
Able to work under pressure
Must have a clean driving licence
Desirable
An understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation
Personal Skills
Work efficiently and communicate effectively with other team members
Have the enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills and techniques.
Demonstrate a strong safety culture.
Be flexible in their approach to work.