Craft Attendant

Reporting to

Field Staff Supervisor

Function

Network Operations

Location

Purfleet

Reference Number

74726

Employment Period

Permanent

Contract Type

Collective

CiP Level

3%

Salary Range

£29,647 per annum - Depending on experience

Closing Date

21/03/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits

We offer fully paid training to give you the recognised qualifications you need to progress your career at UKPN

25 days Annual leave

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

About Us

We now have exciting career opportunities for Craft Attendant Jointers across our Eastern Region

UK Power Networks is the country’s biggest electricity distributor, making sure the lights stay on for more than eight million homes and businesses across London, the Southeast and the East of England.

Role

You will assist the jointer in their role with Fault repairs, network alterations and new connection work including jointing work on the LV/HV distribution network.
This will also include assisting in the restoration of LV supplies as part of fault working and system emergencies.
You’ll also be able to obtain formal qualifications and undertake training to become a fully qualified jointer This will be done by observing the work in progress to ensure correct procedures are being followed about PPE and safe working practices for the task in hand.
Jobs are allocated on a daily, three
- or five-day basis depending on the nature of the work. From the receipt of the work document, you will work out how much work there is to be done and the source of material and stock items to undertake the work.
Craft Attendants will be required to demonstrate a responsible and safe approach to unplanned hazardous situations. You will be required to deal professionally with members of the public, emergency services and local authorities in emergency situations.
You will also be required to be on a stand-by rota as part of a team to provide emergency response outside of normal working hours.

Duties

**Observe all work being carried out on**:
Live LV apparatus with exposed conductors.

Ensure safe use of equipment in line with health & safety procedures and network standards specifically that colleagues on site are also wearing the relevant PPE. (This forms part of the duty of care of all operational staff under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974)

To deter members of the public distracting staff while working on live equipment, and ensure ‘Do Not Disturb’ signs are prominently displayed appropriately and at all times whilst live electrical work is in progress.

Set equipment up for the Jointer including preparation of work, laying out tools and equipment for a task and equipping the vehicle to enable jobs to be carried out.

Assists the Jointer when he/she carries out work on live 240/415v apparatus, conductors or equipment as required in accordance with appropriate safety procedures.

Digging and aiding in excavating holes safely and in doing so liaise effectively with external contractors.

**What you’ll need for this role**:
Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.

Knowledge of electrics

Experience in working at heights, working outside or in confined spaces is highly desirable.

An understanding of the Electricity at Work Act including understanding electrical diagrams and maps i.e. points of isolation/earthing

Awareness of the policies relating to network standards and Health & Safety.

Full UK driving licence is required

**You will also be**:
Customer focused

Good team working

Self-motivated

Health and Safety Aware

Positive attitude and a high level of energy.

Flexible and adaptable

Good communication skills

Technically minded

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.

If in doubt ask

**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.

Domestic connection of new/altered housing supplies and reinforcements.

Connection of diversions both HV/LV for developers or Local Authorities up to 33KV.

Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment in this role.

Delivery of the job to time and guaranteed service levels.

Efficient