Craft Attendant - Underground Jointer's Mate

National Grid; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Craft Attendant - Underground Jointer's Mate based in Taunton to support the repair, construction and alteration of assets across the Somerset area. The role involves outdoor, physical work and working away from the depot in a small team. A full driving licence is desirable.

Some electrical experience is an advantage, but full training will be provided. You should live within around 30 minutes of the depot to be able to respond quickly and standby out of hours when

Responsibilities

• Ensure before commencing work you understand the task/s that you have been instructed to undertake;
• Promote and demonstrate a culture of Health Safety & Quality at all times
• Preparation of the work site.
• Erect signs and barriers. Excavate, lay cable and backfill. Excavate pole and stay holes. Fix meter boards, meters and cut-outs.
• To provide first aid where required in accordance with training.
• Maintain tools, equipment, materials and vehicles in a safe condition.
• Assist other team members.
• Assess the potential impact of a specific work activity on customers.
• Minimise the adverse impact of own activities on customers.
• Advise customers affected of the impact of own activities.
• Resolve customer complaints, wherever possible directly.
• Assess site risks, and take action to remove or avoid those risks.
• Comply with safety instructions, use protective equipment and wear protective clothing.
• Report all accidents and incidents

Job description

Craft Attendant - Underground Jointer's Mate

Operations (South West)

Location

Two opportunities are available for Craft Attendants to join our team, based in Taunton and covering the Somerset area.

The successful candidate will be required to contribute with the repair, replacement, construction and alteration of assets.

Progression opportunities may be available for someone who demonstrates a desire to learn and undertake new tasks. This will be dependent on business need.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure before commencing work you understand the task/s that you have been instructed to undertake;
• Promote and demonstrate a culture of Health Safety & Quality at all times
• Preparation of the work site.
• Erect signs and barriers. Excavate, lay cable and backfill. Excavate pole and stay holes. Fix meter boards, meters and cut-outs.
• To provide first aid where required in accordance with training.
• Maintain tools, equipment, materials and vehicles in a safe condition.
• Assist other team members.
• Assess the potential impact of a specific work activity on customers.
• Minimise the adverse impact of own activities on customers.
• Advise customers affected of the impact of own activities.
• Resolve customer complaints, wherever possible directly.
• Assess site risks, and take action to remove or avoid those risks.
• Comply with safety instructions, use protective equipment and wear protective clothing.
• Report all accidents and incidents

Ideal Candidate

The work involves being away from the depot in and around the area, often in a team of two people. The environment requires you to be able to react quickly, decisively and responsibly. You will also need to be flexible in your approach to assist the team in meeting its objectives. The role is suitable for someone who enjoys the demands of a physical outdoor environment.

You will need to be mobile throughout the area and you may also be required to undertake out of hours standby duties, therefore a full driving licence is desirable.

Some electrical experience would be an advantage, however full training will be given.

Operationally we require you to live within approximately 30 minutes of the depot you are applying for.

About Us

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.