Electric Jointer (LV/HV)

Aptus Utilities Limited; North East; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cashback plans

Gym discounts

Donate a Day

Mentoring

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Aptus Utilities Limited is seeking skilled LV/HV Cable Jointers to join our expanding team on underground power networks in the Northeast. You will perform LV live and dead jointing, mains and service jointing, cable terminations and HV jointing up to 11kV where qualified, with emphasis on safety and teamwork.

This permanent, full-time role offers ongoing training, opportunities to work on DNO/IDNO networks, and access to benefits such as cashback plans, gym discounts, and volunteering days.

Qualifications

• Proven HV cable jointing experience (DNO/IDNO preferred).
• Strong LV live jointing experience is mandatory.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work outdoors and on site environments.
• Committed to safety and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out LV live and dead jointing
• Completing mains & service jointing and cable terminations
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs
• Supporting LV testing and commissioning activities
• Undertaking HV jointing and terminations up to 11kV (where qualified)
• Installing XLPE, EPR & PILC joints using heat/cold shrink techniques
• Supporting new connections and network upgrades
• Replacing fuses and cut-outs (live and dead)
• Supporting site setup, excavations, and safety operations
• Working as part of a team and stepping up as Safety Mate when required

Skills

LV live jointing

HV jointing up to 11kV

Cable terminations

Fault diagnosis

Site safety

Teamwork

Outdoor work

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Aptus Utilities are looking for skilled and motivated LV/HV Cable Jointers to join our expanding team working on underground power networks.This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a business delivering high-quality work across DNO and IDNO networks, where safety, teamwork, and expertise are at the forefront.

What you will be doing:

• Carrying out LV live and dead jointing
• Completing mains & service jointing and cable terminations
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs
• Supporting LV testing and commissioning activities
• Undertaking HV jointing and terminations up to 11kV (where qualified)
• Installing XLPE, EPR & PILC joints using heat/cold shrink techniques
• Supporting new connections and network upgrades
• Replacing fuses and cut-outs (live and dead)
• Supporting site setup, excavations, and safety operations
• Working as part of a team and stepping up as Safety Mate when required

What we ask from you:

• Proven experience in HV cable jointing (DNO/IDNO preferred)
• Strong competence in LV live jointing (mandatory)
• HV experience up to 11kV (preferred)
• A full UK driving licence
• A proactive approach to working outdoors and within site environments
• You take safety seriously and follow procedures
• Comfortable working independently or within a team
• Clear and confident communicator

Desirable (but not essential)

• NRSWA (SLG) certification
• First Aid training
• Confined Space qualification
• Cable ID / spiking authorisation
• Substation access approval

What we can offer in return:

• Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few..... please click on our benefits brochure to view further details
• Gym, fitness and retail discounts
• Donate a Day - we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community
• Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus
• We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round

Job Type:

Permanent/full time

Location –

Northeast (NE10 8YG)