Jointers Mate
Role Overview
Permanent role reporting to the Field Staff Supervisor within Network Operations, based at the West Ham, East London office.
Assist a Jointer with fault repairs, network alterations, new connections and LV supply restoration on the LV/HV distribution network.
The work involves excavation and jointing support, with particular attention to safe working practices and PPE.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Permanent role reporting to the Field Staff Supervisor within Network Operations, based at the West Ham, East London office.
Assist a Jointer with fault repairs, network alterations, new connections and LV supply restoration on the LV/HV distribution network.
The work involves excavation and jointing support, with particular attention to safe working practices and PPE.
Principal accountabilities
- Use equipment safely and follow health and safety procedures and network standards, including checking colleagues' PPE.
- Contribute to on-site risk assessments by identifying hazards, applying control measures and documenting risks and controls.
- Excavate safely to access underground assets and support fault repair and maintenance work with colleagues and contractors.
- Support the Jointer during live work by watching for hazards, unsafe conditions and deviations from approved work methods; raise or report concerns.
- Assist with network fault repairs, alterations, new connections and restoration of LV supplies during emergencies.
Role requirements
- Demonstrate a responsible and safe approach to unplanned hazardous situations.
- Deal professionally with members of the public, emergency services and local authorities in emergencies.
- Commit to transfer to a 24-hour shift rota position when operationally required and a suitable vacancy becomes available.
Shift pattern
- Network Operations runs a 24-hour operational model.
- Candidates may initially work with a Jointer on the legacy Wider Working Window shift pattern but must commit to a 24-hour rota position when operationally required and a suitable vacancy becomes available.
Salary and bonus
- Salary is £40,144 plus London Allowance and benefits; the posting also states a 3% bonus.
Equipment and field work
- The role involves site-based network work and operational equipment.
- A vehicle is not supplied. The description notes responsibility for a shared van and other plant, materials and equipment, with items valued up to £20,000.
Benefits
- Benefits include 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contributions, occupational health support and an employee assistance programme.
- Other listed benefits include reservist leave, tenancy deposit and season ticket loans, cycle-to-work and home/technology schemes, green car leasing, retailer discounts and discounted gym membership.
About UK Power Networks
UK Power Networks distributes electricity to homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East of England.
The company invests in electricity networks, supports vulnerable customers and works on network changes supporting the transition to a low-carbon future.
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