HV LV Cable Jointer

Freedom; East Kilbride; Sur place; GBP 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company vehicle

Salary sacrifice car

Pension with provider

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

EAP & counselling

Flexible benefits

Personal development

Résumé du poste

Freedom are recruiting a Jointer in East Kilbride to join a team delivering cable jointing works on paper/lead and polymeric cables, plus fitting and wireman duties to upgrade substations. Permanent role with a competitive package and a company vehicle.

The successful candidate will support installation of joints, replacements of plant, and progress toward Authorised Person status under SPEN rules, while maintaining safety and workmanship quality.

Qualifications

• Cable jointing or HV fitting background.
• 2+ years practical experience using hand tools.
• Basic operational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems.
• Site safety passport and/or CDM site experience.
• Manual Handling.
• DNO Authorisations for SPEN to receive/cancel PTW (desirable).
• Full Driving Licence.

Responsabilités

• Install power cable joints and terminations up to 33kV in underground or substation systems.
• Support replacement of plant and multicores with earthing cables to keep schemes operational.
• Progress to Authorised Person status under SPEN Safety Rules and potential supervision.
• Recognise best practices and promote innovation ideas.
• Keep safety and maintain company equipment; report non-serviceable items.
• Assist technical staff with cable identification, spiking, and pressure testing up to 33kV.

Connaissances

Cable jointing

HV fittings

Hand tools

Site safety

CDM experience

Full UK driving licence

Description du poste

East Killbride

Permanent

Competitive + Company vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom are currently recruiting a Jointer to be part of a team undertaking cable jointing works on paper/lead and polymeric cables along with fitting/ wireman duties to support the upgrade and replacement of substation equipment in a manner that delivers safe, high workmanship quality and fit for purpose networks for the customer, and which promotes the company in a positive light at all times. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Support with the installation of power cable joints and terminations on paper/lead or polymeric underground or substation cable systems, switchgear, transformers and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 33kV.
• Support with the replacement of plant / equipment along with associated multicores and earthing cables to make a fully operational scheme Progress to "Authorised Person" status under SPEN's Safety Rules, allowing the individual to
• a) have independent access to substations containing live exposed conductors, b) to receive a permit to work and c) to supervise a working party.
• Recognise best practices and promote innovation ideas.
• Keep safe and maintain all company property issued, ensure it is routinely PAT or calibration tested and bring to the company’s attention any items that are not of a serviceable nature in a timely manner.
• Assist technical staff such as SAPs in undertaking cable identification, spiking, phasing and pressure testing of power cable systems up to 33kV.

What we’re looking for

• Cable jointing or HV fitting background
• Minimum of 2 years practical or craft skills experience using hand tools.
• Basic operational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems.
• Site safety passport and/or experience of working on CDM sites.
• Manual Handling
• DNO Authorisations for SPEN to receive and cancel PTW (or alternative equivalent
• DNO authorisation i.e. ENW, NPG) - Desirable
• Full Driving Licence

Benefits

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

• Company vehicle
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with aleading provider andup to8% employer contribution
• Up to 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