Substation Inspector

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

We're the largest port operator in the U.K. managing 21 ports around the country, all of which helps to support 119,000 jobs and contribute £7.5 billion to the economy every year, as we handle £150 billion of trade. Our Humber region is comprised for 4 ports in Hull, Goole, Grimsby and Immingham. Each port is unique in its make-up and the benefit it brings to the UK, and therefore offers their own engineering approach - whether the largest UK port by tonnage in Immingham to the one of the great historical ports of the UK in Grimsby.

We're currently looking to recruit an experienced Substation Inspector to work in the Humber region, to undertake inspections of the electrical substations and assets throughout the Humber region, to include completion of inspection reports, and basic testing. You'll need to be a time serviced electrician with experience working in the industrial or commercial sectors primarily and should have an understanding of both LV and HV distribution networks - some experience of working for a DNO would be ideal.

Key responsibilities are:

• Carry out periodic inspections of High Voltage Substations and Low Voltage Distribution equipment across the Humber ports (Hull, Goole, Immingham and Grimsby)

• Complete equipment asset inspection reports using a CMMS (computer maintenance management system) system.

• Identify defects and report accordingly via the equipment asset inspection reports.

• Identify, assess, and repair small defects as required.

• Carry out basic earth testing of substation earthing systems in accordance with approved procedures.

You'll need to have a full driving licence, but can be based from either Hull or Immingham as the role covers all of our Ports in the Humber. Experience of using Mainsaver would be ideal, but would need knowledge of a CMMS system.

Qualifications & Experience

• Basic Understanding of Electrical Distribution networks (HV and LV) and equipment

• Trained to a minimum of an IOSH accredited course with respect to safety

• Computer skills (Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Driving licence

• Ability to prioritise workload with efficiency and effectiveness, coordinating to a range of activities

• A sound knowledge of port operation and infrastructure (ideal)

• Previous experience working in substations or on High Voltage equipment (ideal)

• Access to substation qualification (ideal)

• Basic understanding of electrical distribution Protection systems (ideal)

Why should you work for ABP?

• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.

• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.

• You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected

• Receive competitive salary and benefits package

• Get support for training, personal development and further education

• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.