LE1 OHL Operative

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure and construction firm is seeking an experienced LE1 OHL Operative to join their project delivery team. The role involves installing and refurbishing overhead power lines up to 400kV, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have experience in the energy sector, including working with National Grid operations. The position offers various benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and continuous learning support.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in the role required.
• Ideally have new build experience.
• Track record on National Grid transmission network.

Responsibilities

• Install, build and refurbish overhead power lines.
• Maintain and develop new skills in accordance with standards.
• Ensure safe implementation of operations.

Skills

LE1 National Grid Approved competencies

Experience in overhead line refurbishment

Operating specialist plant

Teamwork

Education

Time served apprentice

Tools

Winch tractors

Capstan winches

Puller/tensioners

Job description

Overview

Talented people are the key to our success

About us:

Morgan Sindall provides national construction and infrastructure services to private and public sector customers across a comprehensive range of markets. We aim to create great results for our customers, partners and ourselves.

About The Role

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has exciting opportunities for LE1 OHL Operatives to join our Project delivery team to work on sites based Nationwide.

What you'll be doing

• Install, build and refurbish overhead power lines up to 400kV.
• Maintain and develop new skills and competencies in accordance with National Grid, Morgan Sindall standards and legislative changes.
• Carry out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Morgan Sindall and its clients.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of Morgan Sindall operations.
• Maintain site safety at all times and complete daily risk assessments where required.
• Conform to all instructions stated in Risk assessments and Guidance Notes
• Ensure that accidents and near misses are promptly reported.
• Complete all work to high quality standards.

Experience

Already experienced as a LE1 OHL Operative you will:

• Be a time served apprentice
• Have LE1 National Grid Approved competencies (NG Persons)
• Demonstrable experience in the role
• Have NSI 4 Operations (preferred not essential)
• Be experienced with up to and including 400kV overhead line refurbishment.
• Ideally have some new build experience.
• Have a track record working on the National Grid transmission network.
• Have experience operating specialist plant such as winch tractors, capstan winches, puller / tensioners

What's in it for you

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)

About our Energy business

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you, apply now.

Equal opportunities and right to work

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People “Two Ticks” accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

In the recruitment process all applicants are required to provide the necessary right to work information and documentation.

Morgan Sindall has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.