Craft Attendant - London, United Kingdom - UK Power Networks

UK Power Networks
UK Power Networks
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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description
Reporting to

Field Staff Supervisor

Function

Network Operations - London Region

Location

Shorts Gardens - Covent Garden

Reference Number

77427

Employment Period

Permanent

Contract Type

Collective

CiP Level

3%

Salary Range

£34,303 plus 19% shift allowance, phased inner London weighting, one network payment and non-canteen allowance.

Closing Date

22nd August 2023


Job Purpose:


The post holder is required to assist the craftsperson in their role in terms of network maintenance, reinforcement, alterations and fault repairs on the LV/HV distribution network involving switching, fitting and 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.

This will be done by observing the work in progress to ensure correct procedures are being followed with particular regard to PPE and safe working practices for the task in hand.


Dimensions:


Although the person has no budgetary or staffing responsibilities, he/she does have a direct input to the financial budget in terms of personal responsibility for a vehicle plus other plant, material and equipment up to a value of £20k.

These include a van (shared), compressor, generator, drilling equipment and personal protection equipment.

It is usually the Fitter/Jointers responsibility for vehicles, tools and equipment as he/she will be the person liable for any damage/loss.

Please note that a vehicle is not supplied with this role.


Jobs are allocated to the craftsperson on a daily, three or five day basis depending on the nature of the work.

From the receipt of the work document, the craftsperson 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 be required to demonstrate a responsible and safe approach to unplanned hazardous situations.

They will be required to deal professionally with members of the public, emergency services and local authorities when representing UK Power Networks in emergency situations.


Principal Accountabilities:


Observe all work being carried out on:
live LV apparatus with exposed conductors.


Ensure safe use of equipment in line with 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 appropriately and at all times whilst live electrical work is in progress.


Set equipment up for the Fitter/Jointer including preparation of work, laying out tools and equipment for a task and equipping the vehicle to enable jobs to be carried out.


Assists the Fitter/Jointer when he/she carries out work on live 240/415v apparatus, conductors or equipment as required in accordance with appropriate safety procedures.

Use appropriate IT equipment such as Toughpads, SAP data collection devices
- an electronic job issuing system.

Assist the Fitter/Jointer with all aspects of maintaining and inspecting the LV and HV network.


Supports the Fitter/Jointer in terms of uses own judgement to undertake risk assessment of a job in terms of feasibility, safety, knowledge of tools and equipment and timeliness and liaise with Field Engineer as and when appropriate.


The post holder undertakes a system emergency storm role where he/she carries out in accordance with network standards and safety requirements.


Measures of Success:

Supporting and achieving the goal of zero harm to one's self, colleagues and members of the public


We aim to achieve the fault response targets:30 minutes on site for an LV fault

170 minutes LV fault restoration of supply

60 minutes power on for an HV fault

Improve the customer satisfaction rating for UKPN within Central London

Tools and equipment are within test dates and calibrated


Feedback from colleagues, customers and other organisations as well as implementation of work activity demonstrate that policies and procedures are understood and successfully undertaken by the post holder.

Obtain a City & Guilds 2339 (formally 2322) qualification and train to become a craftsperson.


Nature and Scope:


The postholder, along with the Craftsperson, reports to the Field Staff Supervisor which forms part of the Network Operations business unit.

The unit is responsible, amongst other responsibilities, for the rapid restoration of customer supplies through the dispatch of first response technicians, fitters and linesmen.


The Craftsperson is allocated work activity sometimes by some form of dispatch and at other times through a field engineer or scheduling teams.

This can range from one particular complicated piece of work each day to a number of work tasks. The jobs can range from daily jobs to jobs ne
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