Jointer

This jointer will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Borehamwood office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team., As a jointer you will drive the fault response performance across the Borehamwood area. This will include speaking to customers, the central Network Operations team, and overseeing contractors. You'll also work alongside engineers and others to ensure we can deliver 1st class service to our customers! You'll also carry out all aspects of Jointing on both low and high voltages cables on the UK Power Networks distribution system. Duties

• Fault finding on the Distribution network
• Connect new supplies
• Alterations to existing supplies
• The restoration of LV supplies in agreement with central control
• Test and switch on the LV network - and understanding the results of the tests
• Repair to public lighting services
• Supervise excavating teams
• Understand and provide updates for operational diagrams,
• Low and high voltage jointing
• Use appropriate IT equipment including TDR, LV Faults sniffer and electronic touch pad. Supervise Craft Attendant.
• Inspection and Maintenance
As main member of our team, our jointers play a vital role in the safe restoration of and connection of supplies. UK Power Networks is regulated by multiple guidelines, and you will ensure successful compliance with Customer Minutes Lost and Customer Interruption targets. As a jointer, you may work at any location within the UK Power Networks area, at first though within the Borehamwood area.

As an experienced Jointer, you'll also need these key skills for this role:
• City and Guilds 2339 (formally 2322) certificate or equivalent
• NRSWA qualification as a supervisor and operative m(or equivalent
• A flexible approach to out of hours work
• Be able to work in a team
• Ability to problem solve in a practical way
• Working calmly under pressure
• A Clean driving licences
Personal Skills You'll also have:
• A strong safety focus
• Customer focused
• Potential to undertake shift working
  
  We have an excellent career opportunity with us at UK Power Networks! Our teams continue to grow through their achievements, and we want you to join our exciting role that provides job security and professional development.
We are the country's biggest electricity distributor! We make sure the lights stay on for more than eight million homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East of England.

You will attract a salary of £37,165 per annum - Depending on experience and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Close Date:.06/10/2024 We also provide the following additional benefits
• Annual Leave
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.