Substation Inspector

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This Substation Inspector will report to the Site Supervisor and will work within UKPN Services based in our Gatwick office. You will be a permanent employee.

You will attract a salary of £33,182 plus van and a bonus of 3%

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.
Supplier discounts, such as O2, EE, Vauxhall cars, Universal tyres
Discounted access to sports and social clubs
Employee Assistance Programme.

**Job Purpose**:
To work as part of a team or as a lone worker in the Services geographical area carrying out the full range of tasks associated with Substation Inspections and vegetation management 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
Use of Hand Held IT equipment
Manage 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 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.

**Nature and Scope**:
You will play an important role in the safe completion of the Inspection & Maintenance Programme for the Services region. You may work at any location within the Services area.

**Skill and Educational Requirements**:
The following skills and attributes are important to this role

Basic Electrical Background
Flexibility to work alone and in a team environment
Practical problem solver
Must have a clean driving licence
Security clearance for Client infrastructure Access (5 year traceable work history)
An understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation
Be able to undertake data input onto the hand held devices
Knowledge of chemicals and other supplies
Familiarity with material Safety Data Sheets
Familiarity with 'sharps' management

**Person Skills**:
**The following are important attributes for this role**:
Safety focus required
Can demonstrate that high motivation
Willing to work as part of a team or independently
Enthusiasm to learn and develop new techniques

Any company specific training required will be provided to you.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

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.

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