Substation Inspector

82397 - Substation Inspector - UK Power Networks Services (Heathrow)

💼 Permanent | £38,832 + 3% Bonus
📍 Heathrow

📅 Apply by: 27 April 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 requiredThis 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 handlingAnd 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