Labourer - Powercare

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Groundworks Labourer to join their Powercare team in London. The role involves working in a 2-person excavation team on various projects, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with procedures. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, and a range of benefits, including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

22 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Reservist Leave

Personal Pension Plan

Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Occupational Health support

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• NRSWA Units 001-003 certification required.
• Full UK Driving Licence and CSCS Operatives Card needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out excavation, backfill, and reinstatement works.
• Ensure safety and quality of works meets current procedures.
• Operate hand-held IT equipment for job instructions.

Skills

Safety Culture

Education

NRSWA Units 001-003

Full UK Driving Licence

CSCS Operatives Card

Job description

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This Groundworks Labourer will report to the Area Agent and will work within Network Operations – Powercare – LPN Region based at our Bidder Street depot. You will be a permanent employee in our Powercare team.

You will receive a salary of £32,855 per annum and a bonus of 3%.

Close Date: 28th May 2025

If successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check.

We also provide the following additional benefits:

• 22 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will contribute 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax-efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On – scheme providing discounts at hundreds of retailers
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job Purpose:

To work as part of a 2-person excavation team carrying out excavation, backfill, and reinstatement works on Faults, Small Service, and Unmetered Connections work streams within the UK Power Networks SPN Distribution Licence area.

Principal Accountabilities:

Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health, and Environment relevant to this role. Perform risk assessments and maintain safe working practices. Operate hand-held IT equipment to receive job instructions and record site information. Ensure the quality of works meets current procedures. Ensure works are carried out to meet guaranteed service standards. Ensure the security of vehicle, tools, plant, and equipment. Be prepared to undertake other reasonable responsibilities as per the Company Act. Act as an ambassador for UK Power Networks.

Nature and Scope:

You will work as part of a 2-person excavation team carrying out planned works or as part of an excavation/jointing team carrying out fault repair work. You will travel within the EPN, SPN, and LPN footprint of UK Power Networks and participate in an out-of-hours standby rota.

Qualifications:

• NRSWA Units 001-003
• Full UK Driving Licence
• CSCS Operatives Card

The following skills are advantageous but not essential:

• Experience working on electricity networks
• Demonstrated safety culture

If you do not possess all the essential skills, qualifications, and competencies listed, there may be opportunities for further training. If you lack some competencies for the core grade, an appointment at a lower grade until development is complete may be appropriate.