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Salary78626 - Craft Attendant Jointer
This Craft Attendant Jointer will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Purfleet office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.
You will attract a salary of GBP29,647 dependant on experience and a bonus of 3%.
If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check
Close Date:. 21/03/2024
We also provide the following additional benefits
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.
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 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 demonstrate a responsible and safe approach to unplanned hazardous situations. You will deal 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 following 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 and 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.
Assist the Jointer when you will carry out work on live 240/415v apparatus, conductors or equipment following appropriate safety procedures.
Dig and help excavate holes safely and in doing so liaise with external contractors.
What you'll need for this role:
Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
Knowledge of electrics
Experience working at heights, working outside or in confined spaces is.
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
