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Field Staff Supervisor

Function

Network Operations

Location

Chilterns

Reference Number

76152

Employment Period

Permanent

Contract Type

Collective

CiP Level

3%

Salary Range

£31,434 - £38,220- Depending on experience

Closing Date

19/07/2023

We also provide the following additional benefits

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.

**Job Purpose**:
To manage electrical works which range from the connection of new supplies, diversion and alterations to locating and repairing faults.

**Principal Accountabilities**:
Location and restoration of faults on the LV underground Network.
Connect new/altered housing supplies and reinforcements.
Connect diversions both HV/LV for developers or Local Authorities up to 33KV.
Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment in this role.
Deliver the job to time and guaranteed service levels.
Use materials.
Completion of work to the correct specification.
To perform risk assessments and maintain safe working practices.
Manage Craft Attendant.
Use IT equipment including TDR, LV Faults sniffer and FFE equipment
Supervise excavating teams

**Competencies**:
Safety Awareness, Quality/Customer Focus,

**Nature and Scope**:
You will work with the team to achieve the targets set out in the Performance Dashboard. You can work under their own initiative and demonstrate the ability to perform risk assessments to create a safe working environment.

**Qualifications**:
The following skills and attributes are important to this role:
City and Guilds 2339 (formally 2322) certificate or equivalent
HAUC (NRSWA) qualification as a supervisor and operative
Flexibility and able to work in a team environment
Ability to problem solve in a practical way
Able to work under pressure
Must have a clean driving licence
Understanding operational and 1:500 diagrams

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.

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