Distribution Overhead Line Worker - Lancashire, United Kingdom - ENWL

ENWL

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Lancashire, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Electricity North West has a fantastic opportunity for a Distribution Overhead Line Worker to join our team in the Walkden / Blackburn areas.

The team are responsible for carrying out the maintenance, repair and refurbishment activities on our overhead lines so that our customers can enjoy a reliable and efficient electricity supply.

This is a diverse role that will see you working in all kinds of terrain and weather.

Knowledge and skills:

Are qualified to NVQ or City & Guilds level 2 or equivalent; (desirable)
Hold a current HV / LV / Limited Senior authorisation for overhead line work on the Electricity North West network; (desirable)
Have proven experience working at height; (desirable)
Are fully proficient in the use of overhead line equipment, winches, MEWPs, tracked excavators etc.;
Are qualified to carry out pole top rescue; (desirable)
Have extensive knowledge of the safety requirements for working on and around overhead power lines; (desirable)
Have experience of supervising and/or being a member of a working party under a safety document; (desirable)
Are familiar with working in accordance with Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, processes and procedures; (essential)
Hold a full, valid UK driving licence (essential) with a HGV licence (desirable);
Are experienced in off road driving;
Are customer focused with the ability to communicate with both internal and external customers (essential);
Can demonstrate the ability to complete paperwork relating to workbased activities (essential);
Have a working knowledge of computers and mobile devices (desirable).

In return we will offer you a competitive starting salary, bonus earning potential of up to 10% of your base salary, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, membership of a defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 14% plus a range of flexible benefits.