Poling Operative

2 weeks ago


Yorkshire, United Kingdom Utility Services NE Ltd Full time

USL (Map Group UK) are focused on the design, build and maintenance of telecom infrastructure for key clients in the fixed telecom market. Working collaboratively with clients, USL brings commitment, innovation, teamwork, and accountability to deliver long-term partnerships. We deliver a wide range of essential infrastructure services to the utilities, transport, data & Telcom sector across the UK and Ireland.

We are currently looking to recruit poling teams to be based in Yorkshire. Individuals joining us in this capacity are doing so on a PAYE system.

**Salary**: £26,000 plus synthetics, plus bonus £40-60K OTE.

**As a member of the poling team your duties & responsibilities will be**:

- Proven track record of Installation and removal of poles, including the dressing of new poles
- Safe excavation works use of CAT and Genny
- Replacing/renewing existing drop-wires
- Operate Pole Erection Unit in line with H&S legislation
- Cable Jointing
- Replacing/renewing block and tails
- Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with Service Level Agreements
- Undertaking works in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, company and client Health and Safety standards
- Operate MEWP and work at heights on telegraph poles (recognised qualification)

**You will have the following qualifications and be able to prove experience and competence**:

- Full Cat C driving licence max 6 points
- Digital tacho card and familiar with domestic drivers’ hours and WTD
- Flexible and have the availability to work away from home if required
- PEU experience and loader slinger licence NPORs or equivalent
- Self-motivated, achievement orientated and be able to stay calm in pressure situations
- Excellent time management
- Good communication skills, with internal and external clients and representatives
- Organised and lead by example, results driven
- Tablet and smart phone literate
- Worked within the Openreach overhead and underground network
- Hold full NRSWA Street-works qualifications at operative level
- Able to use mobile devices of on-site documentation

**Grandfather rights and people with HGV class 2 preferred but not essential.**

, Permanent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus

**Experience**:

- Poling: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Poling Operatives



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