Craft attendant overhead linesperson

4 weeks ago


Maidstone Kent, United Kingdom UK Power Networks Full time

79104 - Craft Attendant Overhead Linesperson

This Craft Attendant Overhead Linesperson will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Maidstone office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.

You will attract a salary of £34,891 and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date:.10/06/2024

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.

Job Purpose:

You will assist the Overhead linesperson in their role on faults, repairs, network alterations and new connection work which involves work on the LV/HV distribution network. This will also include assisting in the restoration of LV supplies as part of fault working and system emergencies.

Craft Attendants will demonstrate a responsible and safe approach to unplanned hazardous situations. You will deal with members of the public, emergency services and local authorities when representing UK Power Networks in emergency situations.

You will be required to participate in a stand-by rota as part of a team to provide emergency response outside of normal working hours. You should also be prepared to study to obtain a City & Guilds 2339 (formally 2322) qualification and be prepared to undertake training to become a craftsman Linesperson.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Observe all work being carried out on:

  • live LV apparatus with exposed conductors.

  • Ensure safe use of equipment following health & safety procedures and network standards specifically that colleagues on site are also wearing the relevant PPE. (This forms part of the duty of care of all operational staff under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974)

  • To deter members of the public distracting staff while working on live equipment, and ensure 'Do Not Disturb' signs are prominently displayed and whilst live electrical work is in progress.

  • Set equipment up for the Linesperson including preparation of work, laying out tools and equipment for a task and providing the vehicle to help jobs to be carried out.

  • Assist the Linesperson when he/she carries out work on live 230/400v apparatus, conductors or equipment following appropriate safety procedures.

  • Use appropriate IT equipment such as an electronic job issuing system.

  • Dig and help excavate holes safely and in doing so communicate with external contractors.

  • Support the Linesperson and use own judgement to undertake risk assessment of a job regarding feasibility, safety, knowledge of tools and equipment and communicate with Field Engineer

  • The postholder undertakes a system emergency storm role where he/she carries out following network standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications:

  • Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.

  • Sound knowledge of electrical distribution

  • An understanding of the Electricity at Work Act including understanding electrical diagrams and maps i.e. points of isolation/earthing

  • New Roads & Streetworks Act (NRSWA) - Units 1, 2 and 3 achieved.

  • Training would initially be at a training centre for a basic grasp of policy and health & safety. Craft Attendants would learn on the job.

  • Trained in First Aid

  • Awareness of the policies relating to network standards and Health & Safety. The Craft Attendant has to be aware of such policies but only enough so as to escalate to the Fitter if you felt there was a failure to follow a policy.

  • Full UK driving licence required



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