Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks
Electrical Inspector
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Electrical Network Asset Inspector (Low-Voltage)
(Also known as: Rising Lateral Mains Asset Inspector)
Base Location: Basingstoke, Aldershot, West London, Slough, Andover, Melksham, Swindon or Oxford
Salary: £30,684 - £36,666 plus the following:
- Access to a company vehicle and training provided.
- London weighting allowance if based in Slough/London.
- 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
A fantastic opportunity for Electricians looking to take their career in a new direction, using their technical expertise in a role that combines inspection, problem-solving, and customer interaction.
You'll play a key role in helping us maintain the electricity network that powers homes and residential buildings, ensuring our assets remain safe, compliant, and fit for the future.
You'll spend your days inspecting network assets, meeting customers, and solving access challenges, so if you're a people person who also likes cables, you're in good company!
Working across your local area, you'll engage with homeowners, landlords, and property managers, using the latest handheld technology to record inspection findings and support informed asset management decisions.
It's a role with real responsibility, variety, and very few days spent sitting behind a desk, all while helping to keep communities connected.
You Will
- Carry out detailed inspections of low-voltage electrical cables that branch off the main distribution network to supply individual properties.
- Gather and record accurate information to make sure all work meets health and safety requirements.
- Spot asset defects and raise them through the right channels, always keeping safety as the top priority.
- Securing access by liaising with landowners, tenants, and property management teams, and efficiently resolving or escalating any access refusals.
- Act as a company ambassador, presenting a professional and positive image to our customers.
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You Have
- Previous experience of working with electrical cables, meters, wiring, and cable installations.
- A good working knowledge of DNO operations, along with the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations.
- Be familiar with COSHH regulations and how they apply in practice.
- Understand distribution inspection procedures and the relevant statutory requirements.
As there is a requirement to travel to various locations, a full UK driving license is therefore essential.
About SSE
SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating, and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.
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.
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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.
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SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051 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.
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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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