Craft Attendant Jointer

Role and employment

Network work and safety

• Assist the Jointer with excavation and work on LV/HV distribution network fault repairs, alterations, and new connections.
• Support restoration of low-voltage supplies during faults and system emergencies.
• Observe work on live low-voltage apparatus with exposed conductors and check safe procedures and PPE compliance.
• Ensure equipment is used safely, colleagues wear relevant PPE, and required warning signs are displayed around live work.
• Set up equipment and tools and assist with work on live 240/415V apparatus under appropriate safety procedures.
• Dig and assist with safe excavation, including work alongside external contractors.

Field coordination and emergency duties

• Use Field Force Enablement (FFE), an electronic job-issuing system.
• Assess job feasibility, safety, and equipment needs; undertake risk assessments and liaise with the Field Engineer.
• May undertake standby duties and storm-related system emergency work under network standards and safety requirements.
• Deal with members of the public, emergency services, and local authorities when representing the company in emergencies.

Required qualifications and capabilities

• Education to at least GCSE level or equivalent is required.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Must have or be prepared to work toward a City & Guilds 2339 (formerly 2322) certificate in Electrical Power Distribution or similar.
• Training begins at a training centre, followed by on-the-job learning.
• Able to work under pressure and to schedules, use initiative to assess work, and be self-reliant.

Advantageous experience

• Regional electricity-network experience and knowledge of electrical distribution networks are advantageous but not essential.
• Previous DNO experience is desirable; jointer experience is beneficial.