Overhead Lines Operative Shrewsbury, England
Job description
Overhead Lines Operative
Our Company
Since its formation in 2000, Network Plus Group has gone from strength to strength following successful contract awards and acquisitions. The Group comprises Network Plus Services, Go Traffic Management, Capital Traffic Management, EOS and Network Plus Multi Utility.
Network Plus is now one of the UK’s leading utility and infrastructure providers, with offices and depots stretching from Carlisle to the South coast. We deliver services to clients and the public 24/7/365.
Core services include repair, maintenance, construction and installation of utility and infrastructure assets. We provide traffic management through our sister businesses; Go Traffic Management and Capital Traffic Management. Vegetation management and tree cutting activities are provided through EOS Contracting.
We pride ourselves on hiring and retaining fantastic people. We aim to be inclusive and respectful in the way we develop our people.
Our Role
As an Overhead Lines Operative, you will work as part of a team, directly involved in the switching, earthing and recipient of safety documents on overhead lines LV to 132kv working alongside our in-house tree cutting teams.
Training will be given to expand your competencies.
Key Responsibilities
We are looking for someone to:
· Construct/maintain/replace overhead electrical networks up to and including 33kV
· Install overhead electricity networks to relevant construction standards and exacting quality standards
· Ensure to lead by example and safely undertake works as directed
· Conduct and abide by risk assessment process prior to project commencement and continually review and report changes to your Chargehand
· Always work safely and in line with Company and statutory safety requirements
· Ensure that all work is carried out efficiently and in accordance with Company procedures and client/Company distribution safety rules
· Highlight any concerns, unsafe conditions or acts to your line manager
· Mentor other team members including LE2 Linesman and provide guidance on construction/safety issues
Qualifications and Experience
· Hold current DNO authorisations for SSEN (Work on Dead Networks, Live LV Working, Permit holder)
· IPAF accreditation
· NRSWA Operative
· IOSH Working safely qualification
· Driving licence with C1+E category
· City & Guilds 2339 (formally 2322)
· NPTC Chainsaw qualification
· Previous experience working On Shutdowns, Connecting Generators, Polarity Testing, Etc
· 33Kv, 11Kv Heavy / Light Construction / BLX, LV Open Wire, ABC & Services
Salary and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy which you can find here - https://networkplus.co.uk/privacy-and-cookie-policy.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
