Substation inspector

Base Location: Swindon, Melksham, Oxford, Andover, or Trowbridge.

Salary: £28,072 – £32,605 plus the following:

– A company vehicle.

– All tools and equipment required to carry out the role.

– Training package supplied

– And a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time, 37 hours

Would you like to be part of SSE and join our maintenance and inspection team? We are looking for a Substation Inspector to join our team based in the Ridgeway area.

The Role

– You will carry out inspections of equipment at substation sites and ensure sites are cleared of vegetation, this is important to allow access to the site and equipment at all times. This will cover both distribution substations (11kV) and primary substations (33kV) across the Ridgeway area.

– Affectively you will own the inspections round and be responsible for the quality and efficiency of inspections and clearance across those substations.

– The information you collate will be accurate to ensure we comply with health and safety regulations and documented in accordance with required standards, methods and procedures.

– You will be able to identify potential faults with the distribution network and follow the escalation process to get resource to site whilst being committed to working safely at all times.

– This is predominately a lone working role, and you must be self-motivated and driven to meet the tight deadlines where you will identify and implement innovative and effective business improvements.

You Will:

To be considered for this role, we would love you to:

– Have an understanding of the ESQC Regulations. Safety is one of our key priorities, so you should have the ability to risk assess activities throughout your working day and to work within our Health and Safety guidelines.

– ​Have basic IT skills to allow inspection data to be collected on a hand-held device as well as using Office 365 applications, such as Outlook and Excel.

– Have the ability to work flexibly to meet business requirements.

– Hold excellent customer service, organisational and problem solving skills and enjoy working outdoors in all conditions and have knowledge of map reading.

– Have a basic level of fitness. This role is physically demanding which involves the use of power tools such as hedge cutters and brush cutters, as well as other hand held tools.

Although the role will be based in your local area, from time to time you may be required to work anywhere within the Ridgeway region in order to support the winder inspections team

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We’re transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Robert on 01738 341105 to discuss how we can support you.

We’re dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We’ll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If you’re offered a role with SSE, you’ll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.