LE1 Linesman

Freedom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Freedom is recruiting for an overhead line operative in Basingstoke. You will join a field team to erect poles, replace transformers and maintain overhead networks up to 33kV, while complying with safety standards and company policies.

The role offers progression opportunities and a focus on safe, efficient project delivery. You will work with experienced colleagues, mentor junior teammates and ensure work is carried out to high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as linesman with overhead line installation and maintenance.
• Team player willing to contribute to a class-leading business.
• Experience working on Dead Networks and Live LV environments.
• IPAF accreditation; training can be provided.
• Valid full driving licence required.
• NRSWA Operative qualification.
• Risk-conscious attitude and adherence to safety policies.
• Ability to interact politely with the public.

Responsibilities

• Erect poles and change transformers as part of an overhead line team.
• Construct/maintain/replace overhead networks up to 33kV.
• Work safely and in line with company procedures and safety rules.
• Lead by example and mentor other team members.
• Contribute to risk assessments and site safety planning.
• Maintain vehicles, tools and equipment in good order.

Skills

Linesman experience

Team player

Dead Networks work

Live LV Working

IPAF accreditation

Full driving licence

NRSWA Operative

Risk-aware

Public interaction

Job description

Basingstoke

Permanent

Competitive + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Working as part of a team you will be directly involved in a diversity of challenging overhead line projects constructing and replacing out-dated networks. You will also be given the opportunity to develop your career along the way.

• A key part of an Overhead Line team to erect poles, change transformers and carry out any other overhead line work that may be required.
• To construct/maintain/replace overhead electrical networks up to 33kV.
• Carry out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Freedom and its customers.
• To lead by example and safely undertake works as directed.
• To partake in the risk assessment process prior to project commencement and continually review and report changes to your Chargehand.
• To work safely at all times and in line with Company and statutory safety requirements.
• To ensure that all work is carried out efficiently and in accordance with Company procedures and client/Company distribution safety rules.
• Install and construct overhead electricity networks to relevant construction standards and exacting quality standards.
• To highlight any concerns, unsafe conditions or acts to your line manager.
• To mentor other team members.
• Acquire, 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.
• Maintain awareness of and conform to Freedom’s SHEQ policy and issued safety instructions.
• Maintain site safety at all times.
• Conform to all instructions stated in method statements and risk assessments.
• 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.
• Maintain in good working order issued vehicles, tools and equipment

What we’re looking for

• People with experience as a linesman.
• A team player that is enthusiastic and willing to participate in achieving a class-leading business.
• People with experience (Work on Dead Networks, Live LV Working)
• People with IPAF accreditation – Training can be given
• People with a full driving licence
• NRSWA Operative
• People with a risk adverse attitude.
• People who can interact with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner.

What would be beneficial:

• Driving licence with C1+E category
• City & Guilds 2339 (formally 2322)
• NPTC Chainsaw qualification

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.

You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.

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.

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