Job purpose:

With the award of a new framework contract, this role is at the very front of what we do, providing connections for industrial, commercial, domestic and renewable clients.

The role:

• Lead jointer within electrical jointing team, taking a supervisory role
• Adherence to the Company’s Distribution Safety Rules (DSR) and respective Jointing Manuals in accordance with the DNO area within which the works are being completed.
• Cable jointing – Dead and Live on DNO/IDNO and Private Networks
• Able to work on Wavecon and PILC cables , Consac experience would be advantageous
• Lovink capability desirable (training may be provided)
• Installation of cut-outs (100A, 200A, 400A and 600A – HDCO/CTCO)
• Installation of LV panels
• Preinstallation testing of CTCO in accordance with DNO requirements and completion of associated paperwork
• Completion of HV and LV terminations
• Substation fit-out – including assisting with landing substation equipment on site
• Coupling and decoupling package substations
• Able to install substation earthing in accordance with the provided earthing design
• Completion of work to the correct DNO/IDNO specification, and as per provided design drawings
• Understanding of PTW and LOA requirements
• Ability to read electrical infrastructure construction drawings
• Ability to review and select correct materials required to complete works
• Installation of link boxes in accordance with manufacturer and DNO requirements
• Installation of underground plant/apparatus
• Testing and switching on the LV Network, understanding the results of the tests and acting appropriately
• Able to test cables and record results on appropriate test sheets
• Preparing clear and accurate as-built drawings for jointing works
• Full understanding of the importance of health and safety with a demonstrable ability to complete thorough site-specific risk assessments and daily activity briefings on behalf of your team
• Maintain awareness of SHE policy and issued safety instructions
• Advise and support the civils teams on the preparation of jointing bays
• Maintenance of a safe working area whilst completing works
• Maintaining a tidy work area and disposing of waste appropriately
• Maintenance of a tidy and well organised jointer’s vehicle
• Use of tablet to input job related information (and able to complete hard copy documents in a paper-based job pack in the event the electronic devise is not operable)
• Use of fault-finding equipment (TDR, LV Faults sniffer and FFE equipment) would be advantageous
• Mentoring of junior jointers, developing talent and best safety habits
• Acting as an ambassador for the company in all works undertaken

You must:

• Be fully trained and appropriately qualified with a minimum of 5 years jointing experience (unsupervised) on LV and HV electrical assets
• Have experience of working alongside DNO/IDNOs/ICPs
• Have experience of managing safety systems and associated resources
• Have current DNO, IDNO or ICP’s authorisation for live LV jointing
• Have HV jointing and termination experienced
• Have sound appreciation of the operation of the electricity distribution networks
• Have customer facing experience
• Have completed and hold a valid substation Access certificate
• Have valid first aid certification
• Have an in date Manual Handling certificate
• Have COSHH Awareness
• City and Guilds 2304 highly valued

Characteristics:

• Good technical skills including problem solving and decision making
• Self-pride in your technical capability and quality of work
• Strong work ethic - consistent, committed and results orientated
• Pragmatic, proactive with the ability to find solutions to get the job done safely
• Proven interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
• Clear, spoken and writing skills
• Ability to establish strong formal and informal relationships
• Co-operative and team-based approach to achieve overall business objectives
• Able to work on own initiative and able to demonstrate intelligent balanced judgements in all matters
• Enthusiastic and strong customer focus, without losing sight of safety and quality in all our outputs
• Smart in appearance – professional at all times
• Ambitious, always seeking to improve personal and technical skills
• Supportive with a genuine interest in developing junior teammates

Benefits:

• Above average salary
• Opportunities to improve your skills with recognised (internal and external) training
• Better work-life balance

Work Hours and Location:

• Monday to Friday: 0730 1730 (10hr day – door to door)
• Weekend opportunities
• Sites across England, typically within the south-east (UKPN and SSE areas predominantly)
• Overnights may be required for some projects
• Stores are based in Reading