Craft Attendant

79642 - Craft Attendant Linesperson

This craft attendant linesperson will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Kings Lynn office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.

You will attract a salary of £31,165 dependant on experience and a bonus of 3%.

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

Annual Leave

Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)

Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.

Discounted access to sports and social clubs

Employee Assistance Programme.

You will assist the Overhead linesperson in their role concerning faults repairs, network alterations and new connection work which involves work on the LV/HV distribution network. 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.

Ensure safe use of equipment following health & safety procedures and network standards specifically that colleagues on site are also wearing the relevant PPE. (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.

Dig and aid in excavating holes safely and in doing so partner with external contractors.

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

You will undertake a system emergency storm role where he/she carries out following network standards and safety requirements.

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.

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 he/she felt there was a failure to follow a policy.

Full UK driving licence required