Chargehand & LE1 Linesman / Linesperson

NG Bailey Group Limited; Sunderland; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus

Pension with employer contribution

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Freedom Networks is recruiting an Overhead Lines Staff to work on long-term contracts with Northern Powergrid and other frameworks. The role is field-based, delivering on-time, safe and quality work under supervision, with opportunities for progression within Freedom and NG Bailey Group.

Key duties include installing and refurbishing overhead lines, pole transformers, new service connections, fault response, and ensuring compliance with SHE policies.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in overhead lines up to 11 kV.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and their practical implications.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Install, build and refurbish overhead power lines up to 11kV.
• Carry out site safety and daily risk assessments.
• Liaise with third parties to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Report SHE concerns to the team and Manager.
• Complete work to high standards.

Connaissances

Driving licence

First aid

Manual handling

Working at height

Winch operation

IPAF MEWP operation

NRSWA operative

DNO authorisation

Chainsaw certification

City & Guilds 2322

Environmental awareness

Safe digging techniques

Description du poste

Freedom Networks are currently recruiting for an Overhead Lines Staff, which will be field based Manager to work on our long-term contract with Northern Powergrid (NPg) and other frameworks. Working in a large team, the purpose of this position for the individual is to achieve delivery to time, safety regulations, 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
• Manual Handling
• 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
• Safe Digging Techniques.

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.

Minimum level of training and experience

• Practical experience of Overhead Lines works up to 11kV
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and its practical implications
• Strong Communication skills

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.

This role carries a highly attractive £2,500 sign-on bonus when joining Freedom. (£1,250 payable in the first month of employment and £1,250 after successful completion of the probationary period.) Please note: This bonus is only available to candidates who apply directly to Freedom. Applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be eligible.

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
• 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.