Craft Attendant/trainee - Crawley, United Kingdom - Allura Svcs.

Allura Svcs.
Allura Svcs.
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Crawley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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With an expanding reputation and increasing workload, we now have a position available for a Craft Attendant/Trainee, with the possibility of training up to full Craftsman.


Work for clients is typically within a 2-hour travel distance but can occasionally be further afield with overnight stays required (Supplied).

Travel to the site will be in a company vehicle and travel time from home will be paid as part of the working day.


KEY DUTIES:

The successful applicant will work alongside a Craftsman or Engineer on a daily basis. Time on site is typically from 8 am, for site induction, until 4.30 pm.

Travel time to and from the site will depend on the location and will be in addition to on-site work hours.

Typical working days can range from 8 to 14 hours on-site.

  • Sharing of driving duties to and from the site in a company vehicle.
  • General daily assistance and support to the Craftsman/Engineer.
  • Preparing work area.
  • Ensuring tools, materials, and test equipment are ready to use.
  • Keeping the work area clean and tidy.
  • Keeping the vehicle clean and tidy.
  • Ensuring consumable items are accounted for and stock kept at a suitable level.
  • Mixing and pouring epoxy resin to complete joints.
  • Assisting/Learning the work and testing being conducted by the Craftsmen and Engineers
  • Acting in a Live Working Support Person role when the Craftsman is carrying out live cable jointing.
  • Completing test forms and asinstalled drawings and records.
  • Other reasonable duties as required by the Craftsman, Line Manager, or a Director.

REQUIREMENTS:


  • A full clean UK Driving License.
  • A willingness to travel due to the nature and location of the company's work.
  • A willingness to stay away overnight when required for work further afield.
  • Active engagement in the company safety policy and industry safety requirements to comply with the Health & Safety at Work etc Act and other UK laws.
  • An enthusiastic approach to work and promoting the positive and professional reputation of the company at all times.
  • An eagerness to learn and develop knowledge and experience, both in formal training and onthejob mentoring.
  • An ability to retain information in order to complete required industry competency assessments.
  • The following items would be desirable but full training can be provided for applicants meeting the essential criteria fully:
  • Jointers Mate/Craft Attendant course completed.
  • Emergency First Aid at Work completed within the last 3 years.
  • Holder of a valid CSCS or CSCS affiliated card, such as ECS or EUSR (SHEA Power).
  • To progress as a Trainee Craftsman, the applicant would preferably need to possess electrical theory knowledge from having completed an electrical qualification, such as below or equivalent:
  • City & Guilds 236 or 2360.
  • City & Guilds 232 or 2320.
  • City & Guild 2339.

BENEFITS:


  • Hourly Pay Rate to be negotiated based on previous experience and existing qualifications/ training.
  • Paid travel to and from work.
  • Minimum 40 hours per week paid, with applicable travel/overtime paid in excess.
  • 20 days paid holiday entitlement (plus Bank Holidays).
  • Enrolment in the company pension scheme.
  • Use of company vehicle for travel to and from the site.
  • Overnight accommodation expenses and meals are booked and paid directly by the company.
  • Tools and PPE provided.
  • Applicable training provided.
  • Additional training and development are available.
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