Asset Inspector

About the Role

Base Location: Inverness

Salary: £28,072 - £32,605 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

We are looking for an Asset Inspector to join our team!

As an Asset Inspector, you will be joining a team of up to eight people who conduct statutory surveying & inspection of the overhead and underground network up to and including 33,000 volts to ensure Environmental Safety Quality and Continuity Regulations (ESQC Regulations) compliance.

Due to the travel required you will need to have a full driving licence so that you can adequately travel within the Licenced area.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Working on your own and with others to walk and inspect the overhead line network within our Distribution area.

- Planning your work to ensure the quantity of inspections are kept to the planned target.

- Deliver a great customer service experience.

- Commitment to working safely; completing risk assessments to take care of yourself and others to ensure a high performance of safety health and wellbeing.

- Improving productivity by finding and implementing innovative and effective business improvements. 

 What do I need?

- Willingness to travel and enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.

- The ability to work independently as the nature of the role involves lone working often in remote locations.

- It would be beneficial but not essential to have some knowledge of electricity and our electricity networks along with an understanding of the Electricity Supply Quality Continuity Regulations.

- Competent in your IT skills as data is recorded using electronic devices.

- To be capable of reading a map and drawings related to our network.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on Hannah.e.cutajar@sse.com / 01738 341147.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

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