Jointer

79958 - JointerThis jointer will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Bury St Edmunds office.
You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.You will attract a salary of £37,165 per annum - Depending on experience + benefits and a bonus of 3%.If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Close Date:.15/12/2024 We also provide the following additional benefitsAnnual LeavePersonal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)Tenancy Loan Deposit schemeTax efficient benefits: cycle to work schemeSeason ticket loanOccupational Health supportSwitched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.Discounted access to sports and social clubsEmployee Assistance Programme.
Cable JointerWe have an excellent career opportunity with us at UK Power Networks
Our teams continue to grow through their achievements, and we want you to join our exciting role that provides job security and professional development.
We are the country's biggest electricity distributor
We make sure the lights stay on for more than eight million homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East of England.
As a jointer you will improve the fault response performance across the Stevenage area.
This will include speaking to customers, the central Network Operations team, and overseeing contractors.
You'll also work with engineers and others to ensure we can deliver 1st class service to our customers
You'll also carry out all aspects of Jointing on both low and high voltages cables on the UK Power Networks distribution system.
ResponsibilitiesFault finding on the Distribution networkConnect new suppliesAlterations to existing suppliesThe restoration of LV supplies in agreement with central controlTest and switch on the LV network – and understanding the results of the tests Repair to public lighting servicesSupervise excavating teamsUnderstand and provide updates for operational diagrams,Low and high voltage jointingUse appropriate IT equipment including TDR, LV Faults sniffer and electronic touch pad.
Supervise Craft Attendant.Inspection and MaintenanceRequired to undertake standby on a contractual basis As a key member of our team, our jointers play a vital role in the safe restoration of and connection of supplies.
UK Power Networks is regulated by multiple guidelines, and you will be important in ensuring successful compliance with Customer Minutes Lost and Customer Interruption targets.
As a jointer, you may work at any location within the UK Power Networks area, at first though within the Stevenage area.
ExperienceAs an experienced Jointer, you'll also need these key skills for this role:City and Guilds 2339 (formally 2322) certificate or equivalentNRSWA qualification as a supervisor and operative m(or equivalentA flexible approach to out of hours workBe able to work in a teamAbility to problem solve in a practical wayWork calmly under pressureA Clean driving licences Personal SkillsYou'll also have:A safety focusCustomer focusedPotential to undertake shift working