Overhead Linesman - England, United Kingdom - NG Bailey Services
Description
Freedom Networks are currently recruiting for an Overhead Linesman, which will be field based.Job Role:
The main purpose of this role is to work in a team to achieve delivery to time, safety regulations, quality standards and project specification.
Principle Accountabilities / Objectives:
- Install, build and refurbish overhead lines up to 33kV.
- Carry out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Freedom and its customers.
- Maintain and develop own competence in accordance with legislative changes and customer requirements.
- Work as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of Freedom's operations.
- Liaise with third parties to ensure the smooth implementation of work.
- Maintain awareness of and conform to Freedom's SHE policy and issued safety instructions.
- Maintain site safety at all times and complete daily risk assessments where required.
- Conform to all instructions stated in method statements and risk assessments.
- Ensure that accidents and near misses are suitably reported.
- Report any concerns regarding SHE to the SHE team and your Manager.
- Adhere to Freedom's values
- Complete all work to high standards.
Competency/Skills/Knowledge/Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Driving Licence & able to Tow (Training can be given)
- First Aid
- Manual Handling
- Working at Height
- Winch Operation (Training can be given)
- IPAF MEWP Operation
- NRSWA Operative
- DNO Authorisation (up to 33kV & Live Line Working, Receive PTW, LV Linking, Polarity Training, Sub-Station Entry) UKPN authorisation can be applied for off your DNO authorisations.
- Chainsaw Certification
- City & Guilds 232
- Environmental Awareness
- Safe Digging Techniques
Required Skills:
- Minimum level of training and experience in the electricity industry.
- Practical experience of Overhead Lines works up to 33kV.
- Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and its practical implications.
- Strong Communication skills.
- Excellent team worker
Salary plus benefits:
Sick pay, pension, holidays, Lodge
LE2 starting at £35k
LE1 starting at £47k
About Us
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK.
Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.
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