Le1 Overhead Lines Craftsperson

**Ely**

**About Ipsum**

Our vision is to be widely recognised as the UKs customer service leader in specialist utility and infrastructure services. Providing great customer service is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment is to deliver this safely and innovatively through our highly skilled teams we call this the Ipsum Way.

Were always looking for people who are passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and who take pride in delivering essential services 24/7/365 that really make a difference to local people and communities.

We are committed to supporting and developing our people to achieve their full potential. If you join us, as well as learning on the job, we offer structured learning and sponsor relevant professional qualifications. If your qualification gives you membership of an accredited professional body then we will reimburse your annual membership fee. Investing in our people and enhancing our expertise and flexibility enables us to deliver the highest standard of service to our customers.

**The Role**

**Job Purpose**
- Working as part of a team you will be directly involved in constructing and delivering all aspects of overhead line works up to 33kV.
- You will work on a variety of challenging refurbishment, diversion and new build projects. Replacing conductors wood poles, plant and equipment including transformers, cable terminations, switchgear, LV equipment, services, etc.
- Training will be given to expand your competencies.

**Principal Accountabilities**
- Construct/maintain/replace overhead electrical networks up to and including 33kV.
- Ensure to lead by example and safely undertake works as directed.
- Conduct and abide by risk assessment process prior to project commencement and continually review and report changes to your Chargehand.
- Ability to always work safely and in line with Company and statutory safety requirements within Ipsum.
- Ensure that all work is carried out efficiently and in accordance with Company procedures and client/Company distribution safety rules.
- Install overhead electricity networks to relevant construction standards and exacting quality standards.
- Ensure to highlight any concerns, unsafe conditions or acts to your line manager.
- Ability to mentor other team members including LE2 Linesman and provide guidance on construction/safety issues.
- Ability to interact with members of the public in a professional and courteous manner

**The Person**

**Qualifications**
- Hold current DNO authorisations preferably UKPN (Work on Dead Networks, Live LV Working)
- IPAF accreditation
- NRSWA Operative
- IOSH Working safely qualification
- Driving licence with C1+E category
- City & Guilds 2339 (formally 2322)
- NPTC Chainsaw qualification

**Knowledge & Experience**
- Previous Experience as A Linesman.
- Working On Shutdowns, Connecting Generators, Polarity Testing, Etc
- 33Kv, 11Kv Heavy / Light Construction / BLX, LV Open Wire, ABC & Services

**Skills & Personal Qualities**
- Full UK Driving License
- A Team Player That is Enthusiastic and Willing to Participate in Achieving a Class-Leading Business
- Have a Risk Adverse Attitude.
- Computer literate skills and be able to use a tablet
- Interact with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner