Cable Jointer

Freedom; Washington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension with up to 8% employer contrib

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/EV

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits: Dental, Gym, Travel

Personal development programme

Job summary

Freedom Networks is recruiting a Cable Jointer to join the Networks team in Washington, covering the Northern Powergrid region across the North East and Teesside. You will install LV cable joints on paper/lead and polymeric cables and support upgrades to critical infrastructure.

This role requires LV jointing experience, DNO authorisations (ideally Northern Powergrid) and a full UK driving licence. A company vehicle is provided with a flexible benefits package and pension offering.

Qualifications

• LV cable jointing experience is required.
• Experience with paper/lead and polymeric cable systems.
• Capable of using hand tools in construction/electrical settings.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• DNO authorisations, preferably Northern Powergrid.
• Manual Handling Certificate.
• First Aid qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Undertake installation of LV cable joints and terminations on paper/lead and polymeric underground cables.
• Support upgrade, reinforcement and replacement of LV infrastructure.
• Work to safety standards and specifications.
• Promote best practices and contribute ideas for improvement.
• Ensure tools and vehicles are maintained in good working order.
• Ensure equipment is inspected and tested where required.
• Identify and report defective equipment in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with operations teams for safe, efficient delivery of projects.
• Maintain records and documentation.

Skills

LV cable jointing

Paper/lead & polymeric cables

Hand tools use

Electrical/Mechanical knowledge

DNO Authorisations

Manual Handling

First Aid

Full UK Driving Licence

Health & Safety

Job description

Cable Jointer

Location: Washington (covering the Northern Powergrid region across the North East and Teesside)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £50,000 + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Freedom Networks has an exciting opportunity for a Cable Jointer to join our Networks team, supporting the upgrade and replacement of LV networks across the Northern Powergrid region. Working as part of a skilled delivery team, you will undertake cable jointing works on paper/lead and polymeric cables, helping to maintain and improve critical electricity infrastructure across the North East and Teesside.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Jointer looking to further develop their career within a leading utilities business.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Undertake the installation of LV cable joints and terminations on paper/lead and polymeric underground cable networks.
• Support the upgrade, reinforcement and replacement of LV electricity infrastructure.
• Carry out all work in accordance with Freedom and Northern Powergrid safety standards, procedures and specifications.
• Promote best practices and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
• Ensure all company-issued tools, equipment and vehicles are maintained in good working order.
• Ensure equipment is routinely inspected, calibrated and tested where required.
• Identify and report defective or unserviceable equipment in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of projects.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to completed works.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• LV cable jointing experience.
• Experience working on paper/lead and polymeric cable systems.
• Practical experience using hand tools and working within construction, utility or electrical environments.
• Basic operational knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• DNO Authorisations, ideally within Northern Powergrid.
• Manual Handling Certificate.
• First Aid qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety and safe systems of work.

Desirable

• Experience working on Northern Powergrid networks.
• Additional utility or electrical network authorisations.
• Knowledge of underground cable installation and fault-finding activities.

Benefits

• Company commercial vehicle
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Next Steps

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be

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