Trainee Poling Operative

USL (Map Group UK) are focused on the design, build and maintenance of telecom infrastructure for key clients in the fixed telecom market. Working collaboratively with clients, USL brings commitment, innovation, teamwork, and accountability to deliver long-term partnerships. We deliver a wide range of essential infrastructure services to the utilities, transport, data & Telcom sector across the UK and Ireland.

We are currently looking to recruit Trainee Poling Operatives based in Scotland. Individuals joining us in this capacity are doing so on a PAYE basis.

Salary once qualified : £26,000 plus synthetics, plus bonus £40-60K OTE.

**As a member of the poling team your duties & responsibilities will be**:

- Installation and removal of poles, including the dressing of new poles
- Safe excavation works use of CAT and Genny
- Replacing/renewing existing drop-wires
- Operate Pole Erection Unit in line with H&S legislation
- Cable Jointing
- Replacing/renewing block and tails
- Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with Service Level Agreements
- Undertaking works in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, company and client Health and Safety standards
- Operate MEWP and work at heights on telegraph poles

**You will work towards the following qualifications**:

- Full Cat C driving licence
- Flexible and have the availability to work away from home if required
- PEU and loader slinger licence NPORs or equivalent
- Self-motivated, achievement orientated and be able to stay calm in pressure situations
- Excellent time management
- Good communication skills, with internal and external clients and representatives
- Organised and lead by example, results driven
- Tablet and smart phone literate
- Work within the Openreach overhead and underground network
- Full NRSWA Street-works qualifications
- Able to use mobile devices of on-site documentation

**Grandfather rights and people with HGV class 2 preferred but not essential.**

, Permanent

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £85.50 per day

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus

Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: Trainee Poling Operative