Primary Asset Inspector

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Slough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is looking for a Primary Asset Inspector to conduct inspections on primary assets, ensuring safety and compliance. Candidates should have experience with primary assets and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and extensive benefits including flexible healthcare options and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Training provided

Flexible benefits including gym memberships and wellness support

Qualifications

• Experience with primary assets and ability to condition assess.
• Competence in inspection procedures and statutory obligations.
• Willingness to work towards LV authorisations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine safety and condition inspections.
• Conduct thorough inspections of primary substations.
• Identify faults in the distribution network.

Skills

LV authorisations

Condition assessment

Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Understanding of distribution network inspection

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Inspection tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Primary Asset Inspector

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Base location: Oxford, Slough, West London or Reading. Working pattern: Permanent Full Time, 37 hours, onsite.

Salary: £34,749 – 40,939 plus a company vehicle, training, tools, and a range of other benefits.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine safety and condition inspections of primary assets, covering all plant types and voltages associated with the distribution network.
• Conduct primary substation inspections, battery testing and replacements, link box inspections, compliance checks, and asset sampling.
• Travel within the region as required; a works vehicle will be provided.
• Conduct thorough inspections of primary substations and the LV underground network using non‑intrusive diagnostic techniques, in line with ESQCR 2002.
• Collect and document accurate data to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Identify faults in the distribution network and raise appropriate escalations, prioritising safety at all times.
• Perform routine testing and maintenance of batteries and ensure tools and substation equipment are safe and compliant.
• Take and analyse oil samples from plant equipment to assess asset condition and detect issues such as contamination or degradation.

Qualifications and Experience

• LV authorisations or working towards with portfolio evidence.
• Experience and familiarity working with primary assets with the ability to condition assess.
• Awareness of COSHH regulations.
• Competence and understanding of distribution network inspection procedures, statutory obligations such as the Distribution Network Operations (DNO) business and Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Company vehicle and training provided.
• All tools and equipment required to carry out the role.
• Flexible benefits: discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships; wellbeing benefits such as free online GP and 24/7 counselling service; interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets; Cycle to Work scheme; generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We invest around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future, building the world’s largest offshore wind farm and transforming the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions. SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses with over 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts.

Equal Opportunities

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure your application and experience with us is positive. Contact [e-mail] or 01738 344051 to discuss how we can support you.

How to Apply

Start your online application using the Apply Now button on this page. Applications are accepted online only. We will be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we’ll be taking your application further. If offered a role with SSE, a criminality check and credit check are required before starting work.