Inspektør

Job Description

Deliver planned inspection programme of overhead line network (OHL) from LV to 33KV in accordance with the annual OHL inspection programme. (Poles / Towers)

What you'll be doing

• Contribute as an effective member of the Maintenance dept to help deliver the business plan.
• Visual inspection of assets, and surrounding environment, to ensure system integrity.
• Download and use AIS system to ensure defects are correctly reported.
• Report "i" (immediate) defects are reported to Troublecall.
• Provide customer contact for access arrangements or queries in order to minimise complaints.
• Actively identify work priorities and forward plan to ensure most efficient working practice delivers the business plan.
• Pre-vet jobs including risk assessments and liaison with landowners.
• Strive to eliminate customer complaints as an on-site representative of the company.

What you'll bring

• Full driving licence
• Ability to use handheld tablet to complete inspections
• Ability to work flexibly and on own at times across the Distribution area.
• Ability to use online maps to ensure work is completed in most efficient manner
• Ability to carry out physical tests of pole condition and gauge approximate useful life term.
• Use of test equipment
• Undertake risk assessments and understand appropriate next steps.

Minimum Criteria

• Current valid UK Driving Licence.
• Computer Literacy skills
• Good Communication
• Ability to inspect, determine risk and provide a solution.
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Required to walk up to 10 miles a day across all terrains (Suitable PPE will be provided).
• Must be able to prove suitable fitness

What's in it for you

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

At ScottishPower, we believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family's wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow. That's why our benefits include:

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including: Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

Why SP Energy Networks

SP Energy Networks is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. We keep electricity flowing to homes and businesses through Central and Southern Scotland, North Wales and in the North West of England. We operate over 4000km of cables and lines that make-up the transmission network - connecting infrastructure like wind farms into the electricity system. It's a role that puts us right at the heart of Scotland's ambition to be Net Zero by 2044. And we're taking it very seriously. We're investing >£5.5 billion into our transmission network, directly supporting the rapid growth needed in renewable energy. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation.

Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to [email protected].

Mobility

Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country. If/when required, the Company will support the employee with the necessary Immigration requirements.