Electrical Asset Inspector

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Base

Location:

Basingstoke, Aldershot, West London, Slough, New Forest, Southampton or Oxford

Salary: £34,749 – 40,939 plus the following:

• A company vehicle and training provided.
• All tools and equipment required to carry out the role.
• And a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern:
Permanent | Full Time, 37 hours | Onsite

• Carry out detailed inspections of primary substations and the LV underground network using non‑intrusive diagnostic methods.
• Gather and record accurate information to ensure all work meets health and safety requirements and company procedures.
• Spot asset defects and raise them through the right channels, always keeping safety as the top priority.
• Complete routine battery testing and maintenance, and check that tools and substation equipment are safe to use and compliant.
• Take oil samples from plant to help assess asset condition and identify issues such as contamination or degradation.

• Hold LV authorisations, or be actively working towards them.
• Have experience working with substation assets and the ability to assess their condition.
• Be familiar with COSHH regulations and how they apply in practice.
• Understand distribution inspection procedures and the relevant statutory requirements.
• Have a good working knowledge of DNO operations, along with the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations.

Full UK driving licence is required due to travel across various locations.

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in home‑grown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future, including building the world's largest offshore wind farm and transforming the grid.

SSEN Distribution, part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses, ensuring a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in low‑carbon network flexibility.

• Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
• Well‑being benefits such as 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.
• Generous family entitlements including maternity, adoption pay and paternity leave.

SSE is an equal opportunity employer. We will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact  / to discuss how we can support you.

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.

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