Hv / Lv Jointer

Reporting to

Project Manager

Location

Wiltshire and Hampshire

Department

**UKPN Services**: Project Allenby

Reference Number

76791

Employment Period

Permanent

Contract Type

Services Admin and Craft

CiP/Bonus Level

3%

Salary Range

£41,413 + benefits + bonus

Closing Date

21st May 2023

We also provide the following additional benefits

Annual leave 25 days

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

**Dimensions**:
No direct reports or financial budget.

**Principal Accountabilities**:
Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role.

To carry out risk assessments and maintain safe working practices.

Assist with the location of faults on distribution networks and restoration of LV supplies.

Testing and switching on customer owned LV networks - and understanding the results of the tests and acting appropriately.

Supervision of excavating teams.

Understanding operational and 1:500 diagrams.

LV and HV cable jointing up to and including 11kV and any other relevant jointing duties.

Completion of work to the correct specification and efficient use of materials.

Use of appropriate IT equipment including TDR, LV Faults sniffer and FFE equipment.

Immediate supervision of Jointers Mates, craft attendants and training of Apprentices.

Act as an ambassador for UK Power Networks Services and deliver excellent customer service.

**Main Duties**:
Provide practical support as part of the team in order to deliver all planned works in addition to all Operations and Maintenance delivery requirements.

Attend and contribute to team briefings, give feed-back where necessary.

Identify potential project risks/opportunities (raise awareness within team / company).

Proactively seeking continuous improvement.

Required to participate in a standby rota and work additional hours as required to maintain the supplies to the Allenby Infrastructure.

Working unsocial hours when required to respond to system faults and complete maintenance activities.

**Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience**:
City and Guilds 2339 or equivalent.

Evidence of training, such as a CIS card, of a site 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.

Medical, Drugs and Alcohol screening.

Applicants must be able to achieve full Ministry of Defence Security Clearance

**Measures of Success**:
Success will be measured by the Jointer’s understanding and demonstration in the following areas:
Strong safety focus.

Technical competence.

Adherence to internal and external safety systems and quality systems.

Customer satisfaction.

Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Commercial awareness.

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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