Trainee Jointer / Linesperson
UK Power Networks, Braintree
Trainee Jointer / Linesperson
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UK Power Networks, Braintree
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 29 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 6b4ce33481574dd49ced8f197725d9e2
Full Job Description
This trainee jointer/linesperson will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Braintree office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team., You will help with the delivery of Distribution Capital Delivery projects and restoration of electrical supplies on the UK Power Networks distribution system. To assist in all site-based operations as instructed by line manager.,
- Carry out all work in connection with the construction, maintenance, and report of
- Overhead lines and underground networks including any associate plant and equipment, connections, and earthing, including cable laying and necessary excavation, backfill and reinstatement.
- Overhead line service lines and underground networks, including pilots and catenaries, service termination equipment and connections thereto.
- Perform works following UK Power Networks policies, procedures, and standards.
- Immediately report to line manager any breaches of health and safety regulations or unsafe occurrences.
- Carries out work on live 240/415v apparatus conductors or equipment, following the appropriate safety rules.
- Use meters and instruments and record readings.
- Assist in resistance, thermal and height measurements on overhead lines.
- Operate communications/data transmission and display equipment. In particular the mobile device solution for onsite works.
- Operate mechanical aids and use portable equipment, ensuring all Small Tools are fit for use.
- Switches, isolates and earths when authorised to do so.
- Undertake standby duties
- Remove all traffic management, old poles and any leftover debris or spoil from site. Leaving it in a safe condition for the general public and other workers.
- Help maintain yards and pole dump areas to keep them running safely.
- Ensure all given works are carried out promptly.
- Report any deviation from requested tasks immediately to line manager.
- Promote UK Power Networks to both the general public and other UKPN teams.
- Carry out works in line with UK Power Networks customer service standards about shut down carding and customer appointments.
- To approach and resolve any customer issues arising on site with the help of line manager.
- Ensure regular communication with managers to understand work progress and planned future work.
- Build relationships with colleagues and be a good team player who supports colleagues and reacts to the priorities of the team and wider Business departments.
- Return time sheets.
- Complete and return any required vehicle logs or mileage reports requested by line manager.
- Drive vehicles, clean them and carry out roadworthiness checks.
- Comply with and promote Company policies, procedures, and standards.
- Undertake all tasks,, demonstrating best practice.
- Promote and partake in team and company activities, by being flexible and willing to take on additional responsibilities.
- Accomplish additional and reasonable job related tasks as requested by your manager, following our needs.
- Required to undertake standby on a contractual basis
Essential for trainee jointer/ Linesperson - Knowledge of industry or similar
- Experience working with general public
- Experience working within a team Desired
- First aid training certificate
- UK Power Networks competency certificate
- LV and HV authorised
- Switching and Linking
- C&G qualification
- Manual handling training certificate
- NRSWA training certificate
You will attract a salary of £38,219 per annum (depending on skills and experience)and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Close Date:.04/1102024 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.
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