FG - HGV Plant Operator Linesman - Operations T&E in Basildon

Energy Jobline ZR; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and services company in Basildon seeks a Machine Driver/Plant Operator to join their field-based team. The role involves operating excavators to install overhead lines and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must work well in teams and adhere to high-quality standards. Attractive benefits and competitive pay are offered.

Benefits

Pension with employer contribution

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience operating excavators for overhead lines installation.
• Ability to follow safety regulations and perform risk assessments.
• Must work as part of a team to achieve operational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Operate excavators to install overhead lines up to 33kV.
• Maintain site safety and adherence to SHEQ policies.
• Complete work to high standards and report on safety issues.

Skills

Excavator operation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Job description

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Job Description

Machine Driver/Plant Operator

Basildon

Permanent

Competitive + Flexible Benefits

Work as part of a 3 or 4 man team on HV D pole works on the UKPN OHL Contract.

The role is Overhead Linesman digger driver is field based. The main purpose of this role is to work in a team to achieve delivery to time, safety regulations, quality standards and project specification. The role reports directly to the Chargehand Linesman.

As per below Job Profile

• Operate excavatorsInstall, build and refurbish overhead lines up to 33kV.
• Carry out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Freedom and its customers.
• Maintain and develop own competence in accordance with legislative changes and customer requirements.
• 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 SHEQ 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 SHEQ to the SHEQ team and your Manager.
• Adhere to Freedom’s AIMED and TLC values.
• Complete all work to high standards.

Benefits

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

• Pension with aleading provider andup to8% 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.

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 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.

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

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.

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.