Trainee Cable Jointer

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**About the opportunity**:
We are currently looking for a **Trainee Cable Jointers and Multi Utility Apprentices** to join our Operations North department (preferable locations**:Preston, Manchester, Stoke on Trent, Leeds/Wakefield**).

Due to continued growth, we are seeking to build on our existing craft delivery teams by investing in new talent through our craft traineeships.

Our cable jointing traineeship is a structured training programme that includes a mixture of training at our internal group training school and on the job learning to gain first-hand experience.

Trainees will learn about the installation and jointing of electrical low voltage cables. This includes Low Voltage (LV) service and mains jointing, LV pillars, link-boxes, substations take off chambers, earthing and all activities connected to these works.

Safety is at the forefront of all works completed at Energetics so you will be trained is all aspects of safe working practices.

**Main Accountabilities**
- Supporting the Jointer with domestic, industrial, and commercial electrical connections.
- Jointers mates’ duties - service terminations, mixing resin and general housekeeping of the company vehicle and work areas.
- LV service and mains jointing activities.
- All aspects of cable testing including voltage, polarity, insulation resistance, continuity, and earth loop impedance.
- Completion of risk assessments and maintain safe working practices and maintaining accurate records.
- Complete work to the correct Energetics and DNO specifications.
- Efficient use of materials.
- Correct use of tools, plant, and PPE.
- Read and understand work instructions, plans and drawings prior to any work commencement.
- Carry out works in line with established safety procedures.
- Remain responsible for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment in this role.
- Maintain and develop competence levels and technical skills to ensure delivery to a high standard.

**QUALIFICATIONS GAINED THROUGH THE TRAINEE PROGRAMME**
- First Aid
- Manual Handling
- SHEA Power - Utilities Health & Safety
- Technical certificate C & G 2304-17 Certificate
- Jointers Mate
- Last Mile LV Service and Mains Authorisation
- NRSWA Operative (New Roads & Street Works Act) - Public Highways safe working

**Experience / Knowledge**:
The ability to follow written and spoken instructions

Good team player

An interest in learning new skills and building a career in the utility / construction sector

A dedicated and reliable person

IT adaptable and willing to learn internal apps. required to complete the electronic documentation via team tablet.

Flexible and willing to adapt to new tasks and duties

Organised, methodical approach to work with excellent time management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

**Desirable Qualifications**:
NRSWA

SHEA Power

First Aid

Manual handling

We offer good benefits and remuneration packages, but most importantly, an enjoyable and rewarding place to work. We believe in rewarding our people well and there are plenty of career opportunities for the right person.

**In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you**:
**Core Benefits**:

- 25 Days Holiday plus Statutory Days
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme (Purchase up to 5 Additional Days)
- Up to 7% Employer Pension Contribution
- Life Assurance (x4 Annual Basic Salary)
- Refer a Friend Incentive
- Discretionary Bonus
- Private Medical Insurance
- Company Sick Pay

At Last Mile Infrastructure, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas, electricity, water and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers.

Energetics Design & Build, as part of the Last Mile work with the UK’s leading housebuilders, construction firms and independent consulting companies. We provide gas, electricity and water connections to new residential and commercial developments for housing and construction customers across the North of England, North Wales, and Scotland.

It is our vision to be the UK’s leading independent multi-utility provider. People are our most valuable “asset” and therefore it is our mission to not only attract but **retain** the best talent to support delivery of our corporate business strategy and share our company’s success. To achieve this, we need to be at our very best in everything we do - and employ experienced, enthuastic and committed people.

At Energetics, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to **Grow With Us**. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you