Trainee Jointer/ Linesperson

This is an exciting opportunity to join UK Power Networks as a Trainee Jointer/ Linesperson. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of Distribution Capital Delivery projects and restoration of electrical supplies on our distribution system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out all work in connection with the construction, maintenance, and report of overhead lines and underground networks.
• Perform works following UK Power Networks policies, procedures, and standards.
• Immediately report to line manager any breaches of health and safety regulations or unsafe occurrences.
• Carry out work on live 240/415v apparatus conductors or equipment, following the appropriate safety rules.
• Use meters and instruments and record readings.
• Assist in resistance, thermal and height measurements on overhead lines.
• Operate communications/data transmission and display equipment.
• Operate mechanical aids and use portable equipment, ensuring all Small Tools are fit for use.
• Switches, isolates and earths when authorised to do so.
• Undertake standby duties.
• Remove all traffic management, old poles and any leftover debris or spoil from site.
• Help maintain yards and pole dump areas to keep them running safely.
• Ensure all given works are carried out promptly.
• Report any deviation from requested tasks immediately to line manager.
• Promote UK Power Networks to both the general public and other UKPN teams.
• Carry out works in line with UK Power Networks customer service standards about shut down carding and customer appointments.
• Approach and resolve any customer issues arising on site with the help of line manager.
• Ensure regular communication with managers to understand work progress and planned future work.
• Build relationships with colleagues and be a good team player who supports colleagues and reacts to the priorities of the team and wider Business departments.
• Return time sheets.
• Complete and return any required vehicle logs or mileage reports requested by line manager.
• Drive vehicles, clean them and carry out roadworthiness checks.
• Comply with and promote Company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Undertake all tasks, demonstrating best practice.
• Promote and partake in team and company activities, by being flexible and willing to take on additional responsibilities.
• Accomplish additional and reasonable job-related tasks as requested by your manager, following our needs.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of industry or similar.
• Experience working with the general public.
• Experience working within a team.

Desirable:

• First aid training certificate.
• UK Power Networks competency certificate.
• LV and HV authorised.
• Switching and Linking.
• C&G qualification.
• Manual handling training certificate.
• NRSWA training certificate.