Substation Inspector

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.


• 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)
  
  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.