Cable Jointer: LV Installations, Company Vehicle & Benefits

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

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.