79873This Ganger will report to Field Staff Supervisor and will work within Network Operations – LPN Areas based in our Bidder Street office.
You will be permanent employee in our Powercare team.
You will attract a salary of £38,056 per annum and a bonus of 1%.
Close Date: 29th November 2024 All applications will be reviewed after the close date.
We also provide the following additional benefits 22 days 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.
Supplier discounts, such as O2, EE, Vauxhall cars, Universal tyres Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme.
All applications will be reviewed after the closing date.
Job Purpose: To perform excavation, backfill and reinstatement works on Faults, and Unmetered Connections work streams within the UK Power Networks LPN Distribution Licence area and act as a support person (electrical) Principal Accountabilities: Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role To perform risk assessments and maintain safe working practices Be able to operate hand held IT equipment to receive job instructions and record site information Ensure quality of works meets with current procedures Ensure works are carried out to meet guaranteed service standards Ensure the security of vehicle, tools, plant and equipment To work on their own or as lead person in a 2-person excavation team Be prepared to undertake other reasonable tasks following the requirements of the Company Be an ambassador for UK Power Networks.
Qualifications: NRSWA Units 001-009 Full UK Driving Licence Towing Licence Machine Operator ticket CSCS Operatives card Emergency First Aid LV Support Person Experience working on electricity network The following skills are not essential for the role but would be advantageous Trench Support (deep excavation) Moling qualification Abrasive Wheel LV Support Person Sub-Station Entry Dumper Driver Nature and Scope: You will work either as the lead person in a 2-man excavation team, carrying out planned works, or as part of a combined excavation & jointing team carrying out fault repair work You will be required to travel anywhere within the SPN and LPN Footprint of UK Power Networks and participate in an out of hours standby rota.