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Our Role

We are looking for experienced Overhead Line Chargehands to join our teams working on our SSEN contract. The Linesman will be the responsible party for leading teams of 2 or 3 person teams in the erection of poles, changing transformers and carry out any other overhead line work that may be required. We have secured a long term contract with SSEN (Scottish Southern Electricity Networks), This will include both planned and reactive underground cable infrastructure works up to 33kV in the Ridgeway Area. This builds on our existing relationship with SSEN, where we are responsible for overhead line works up to 33kV and vegetation management works up to 132kV networks in the Reading and Aldershot areas. Our current teams working on these projects are based in Hermitage, near Reading. Well now be looking in to Chippenham as a further depot to support this contract. Our teams will be working across the Ridgeway area.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone to:

• Carrying out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of SSE.
• Install, build and refurbish overhead lines up to 33kV.
• Conform to all instructions stated in method statements and risk assessments.
• Liaise with Site Supervisors regarding and specific site issues.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Experience of working on an Overhead Lines electrical networks
• Hold a valid EUSR or CSCS Card
• Hold a valid First Aid Qualification
• Pole Top Rescue
• IPAF 1B Qualification
• Manual Handling
• Working at height
• Winch operation
• NRSWA Qualification
• DNO operational authorisation (SSE)
• Clean and Full Driving Licence

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy which you can find on our website.

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