Overhead Line Inspector

About the Role

Base Location: Swindon or Oxford

Salary: £28,072 to £32,605 plus the following:

• A company Vehicle.
• 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 | Flexible First options available

We are looking for an Overhead Line Inspector to join our team!

Your role will be to walk and survey overhead lines recording information on a hand-held GPS device to ensure the quantity of overhead lines surveyed are kept to the planned target. This will cover both customer distribution poles and lines as well as up to 33kv overhead routes.

Roles & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Survey overhead lines recording information on a hand-held GPS device 
• Collate information that is accurate to ensure we comply with Health and Safety Regulations and is documented in accordance with required standards, methods and procedures.
• Identify potential faults with the overhead distribution network and follow the escalation process to get resource to site whilst being committed to working safely at all times.

This is a lone working role at times and you must be self-motivated and driven to meet the tight deadlines where you will identify and implement innovative and effective business improvements.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

• An understanding of the ESQC Regulations would be beneficial. Safety is one of our key priorities, so you should have the ability to risk assess activities throughout your working day and to work within our Health and Safety guidelines.
• The ability to work flexibly to meet business requirements.
• Excellent customer service, organisational and problem solving skills and enjoy working outdoors in all conditions and have knowledge of map reading.
• A basic level of fitness is required as this is a physically demanding role.

Although based in your local area, you may be required to work anytime and anywhere within the country to service business demands so a driving license is essential.

About our Business

SSEN Distribution powers 3.9 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 4,200 highly skilled people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital for the future. We power communities to thrive today and create a net zero tomorrow. Why not join us and help power change, we're looking for great people who love working with others to achieve great results. You'll be empowered to make the right decisions for our customers and have the space to take accountability for the work you do. You’ll be working as part of a bigger team, enabling net zero, so teamwork will be essential.  As a part of our business, you become part of something bigger – an established company with a reputation for looking after our people, offering secure and rewarding roles where safety is our number one priority.

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 kim.annink@sse.com / 01738 344051

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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