Apprentice Multi Utility Operative - Manchester, United Kingdom - Last Mile Group

Last Mile Group

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Advert Details

About the opportunity:

We are currently looking for a
Multi Utility Operative Apprentices and Trainee Cable Jointers to join our Operations North department (preferable locations
:Preston, Manchester, Stoke on Trent, Leeds/Wakefield).

Due to continued growth, we are seeking to build on our existing craft delivery teams by investing in new talent through our craft apprenticeships.

Our multi utility operative apprenticeship is a structured training programme that includes a mixture of training at our training providers training school and on the job learning to gain first-hand experience.

The apprenticeship is a structured training programme with the end goal of being fully qualified to work on multi-Utility projects installing water, gas and electric mains and services on new housing developments and Industrial and Commercial sites.

All installations must comply to NJUG (National Utilities Joint Guidelines), completed on time with total emphasis on Safety and Quality.

You will be working with and training under an established Multi Utility team that usually consists of a fully qualified mains layer and a fully qualified service layer or assistant.

Could you power up your career with Energetics?

Main Accountabilities

Learn and understand relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
Work within authorised safety and technical competencies.
Learn how the teams complete all work safely, to specification and on time.
Ensure a safe working environment for all works considering all potential associated risks and placing control measure where required.
Follow all given Company Procedures, Guidelines and Safe Working Practices.
Monitor works and maintain safe working environment.
Prepare for linear excavation works by the correct identification of existing plant and use of trail holes to confirm route.
Construct all utilities to NJUG (National Joint Utilities Group) requirements.
Build, test, and commission all utility assets as required within your authorised competencies.
Record and complete all asset data through your tablet device.
Protect installed utility assets by installation of sand base and sand cover as required.
Contribute to an efficient and effective work environment during gas, water, and electric network operations.
Ensure Health, safety & environment in the workplace during gas, water, and electric network operations.
Become qualified to safely operate and maintain all plant, powered tools, and equipment and always ensure security.
Understand plant and tools and ensure security of all equipment.
Prepare resources & segregate the area for highway works during gas, water, and electric network operations.

Qualifications Gained Through the Apprenticeship

First Aid
Manual Handling
SHEA Power, Gas, Water & Water Hygiene
Utilities Health & Safety
NRSWA Operative (New Roads & Street Works Act)
Public Highways safe working
Gas Mains and Services
Self lay
Water Mains and Services
Self Lay

Optional Training / Qualifications

CPCS Forward tipping Dumper
CPCS Excavator
Winch Training

Experience / Knowledge:

The ability to follow written and spoken instructions

Good team player

An interest in learning new skills and building a career in the utility / construction sector

A dedicated and reliable person

Flexible and willing to adapt to new tasks and duties

Organised, methodical approach to work with excellent time management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

IT adaptable and willing to learn internal apps. required to complete the electronic documentation via team tablet.

Desirable Qualifications:

NRSWA
SHEA Gas, Water & Power

Water Hygiene

First Aid

We offer good benefits and remuneration packages, but most importantly, an enjoyable and rewarding place to work. We believe in rewarding our people well and there are plenty of career opportunities for the right person.

In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you:

Core Benefits:

25 Days Holiday plus Statutory Days
Holiday Buy Back Scheme (Purchase up to 5 Additional Days)
Up to 7% Employer Pension Contribution
Life Assurance (x4 Annual Basic Salary)
Refer a Friend Incentive
Discretionary Bonus
Private Medical Insurance
Company Sick Pay

At Last Mile Infrastructure, we are one of the UK's largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas, electricity, water and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers.

Energetics Design & Build, as part of the Last Mile work with the UK's leading housebuilders, construction firms and independent consulting companies.

We provide gas, electricity and water connections to new residential and commercial developments for housing and construction customers across the North of England, North Wales, and Scotland.

It is our vision to be the UK's leading independent multi-utility provid