Craftsperson - Jointing - Redruth, United Kingdom - Western Power Distribution

Western Power Distribution
Western Power Distribution
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Redruth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Job Introduction
An opportunity is available for a Craftsperson (Jointing) based in Redruth depot and covering the area.


In this role you will be required to undertake Jointing techniques up to 33kV, including excavation, cable laying, reinstatement and fault location on LV cables.


Evidence of your qualifications will be required prior to appointment.


If you are offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a basic DBS check that shows any unspent convictions or conditional cautions.

The successful applicant will ideally have underground experience.

Consideration will be given to applicants who do not possess all the skills required to undertake the role at present but have the confidence and ability to reach the necessary standards with appropriate training.


You must be able to work on your own initiative as part of a small team, making on the spot decisions as required and working to tight deadlines.

A flexible attitude is essential, as you will be required to undertake other duties to assist the team in meeting its objectives.

In addition, you will need to be mobile throughout the area as you may be required to undertake standby duties.


Interviews will most likely take place on the 27 September 2023 for those who are shortlisted.
About The Company

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture.

We anonymise all jobs in our recruitment system, so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve.


Hiring managers only have access to necessary information after shortlisting has taken place and before interview so they can prepare.


If this is your opportunity to join us, you'll find we offer a supportive, rewarding and friendly working environment where you'll be empowered to build a career.

Along the way, you'll be invested in, be enabled by the latest technology and find that we're always interested in evolving our systems and processes so that we get even better, every day.


You will receive a generous annual leave entitlement on joining, starting at 26 days rising to 28 days following 10 years' service, plus 8 bank holidays.

Protective clothing and Safety Equipment will be provided where required and we offer free parking at all main sites. In addition, you will be able to access support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services.


Additional Application Information
About Us

We're National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales.

Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide.

Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources which are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.

If this appeals to you too, you could soon work in a supportive, rewarding and friendly environment that empowers everyone to succeed.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Our desire is to bring in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build further on our inclusive culture.

We value and celebrate individual difference and we believe that an inclusive culture will help the business grow as a positive, strong and innovative company.

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