Chargehand & LE1 Linesman / Linesperson

Freedom; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice company car scheme (Hybrid/ Electric Vehicle)

Pension with up to 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance

Gym Memberships

Travel Insurance

Tax Free Bikes

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Overhead Lines Staff Manager to lead field operations on critical projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a large team, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of services while adhering to high standards. The position promises ample opportunities for growth and career advancement within a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and employee development, and be part of exciting projects that shape the future of infrastructure in the UK. If you're passionate about making a difference and advancing your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum level of training and experience in the electricity industry.
• Practical experience of Overhead Lines works up to 11kV.

Responsibilities

• Install, build, and refurbish overhead power lines up to 11KV.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Practical experience of Overhead Lines works up to 11kV

Sound knowledge of Health & Safety

Driving Licence & able to Tow

First Aid

Working at Height

Winch Operation

IPAF MEWP Operation

NRSWA Operative

Chainsaw Certification

Environmental Awareness

Education

City & Guilds 2322

Job description

Competitive Salary + Commercial Vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom Networks is currently recruiting for an Overhead Lines Staff Manager, which will be field-based, to work on our long-term contract with Northern Powergrid (NPg) and other frameworks.

Working in a large team, the purpose of this position is to achieve delivery to time, safety regulations, and quality standards to the client’s project specification. With the support of your Supervisor, there will be ample opportunities to grow and progress into more senior positions.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Install, build and refurbish overhead power lines up to 11KV
• Change Pole Mounted Transformers
• New Services flights to properties
• Faults and relevant standby rotas
• Overhead to Underground (if Jointing required, additional training will be offered)
• Carry out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Freedom and its customers
• Work as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of Freedom’s operations
• Liaise with third parties to ensure the smooth implementation of work
• Maintain awareness of and conform to Freedom’s SHE policy and issued safety instructions
• Maintain site safety at all times and complete daily risk assessments where required
• Conform to all instructions stated in method statements and risk assessments
• Ensure that accidents and near misses are suitably reported
• Report any concerns regarding SHE to the SHE team and your Manager
• Adhere to Freedom’s values
• Complete all work to high standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Driving Licence & able to Tow (Training can be given)
• First Aid
• Working at Height
• Winch Operation (Training can be given)
• IPAF MEWP Operation
• NRSWA Operative
• DNO Authorisation (up to 11kV & Live Line Working, Receive PTW, LV Linking, Polarity Training, Sub-Station Entry) NPG authorisation can be applied for off your DNO authorisations
• Chainsaw Certification
• City & Guilds 2322
• Environmental Awareness

Required Skills:

• Minimum level of training and experience in the electricity industry
• Practical experience of Overhead Lines works up to 11kV
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and its practical implications

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Salary sacrifice company car scheme (Hybrid/ Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes

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 is 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.