Lead Excavation Ganger – Faults & Electrical

Alternative Networks (now part of Daisy Group); Maidstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holiday

Private Medical Cover

Reservist Leave – 18 days + 22 unpaid

Personal Pension Plan – employer 8-10%

Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work

Home & Tech Scheme

Green Car Leasing

Occupational Health support

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

UK Power Networks in Maidstone and Canterbury is recruiting a Shifted Ganger to carry out excavation, backfill and reinstatement works on Faults and Unmetered Connections within the SPN Distribution Licence area. This is a permanent role reporting to the Field Staff Supervisor.

You will be part of an excavation team, may lead a two-person crew, and travel within the SPN footprint with out-of-hours standby. A 12% shift allowance and a 3% bonus are included, with a salary of £42,015 per year.

Qualifications

• NRSWA Units 001-003
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Towing Licence
• Machine Operator ticket
• CSCS Operatives card
• Emergency First Aid
• LV Support Person
• Experience of working on electricity network
• Sub‑Station Entry

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role
• To carry out risk assessments and maintain safe working practices
• Be able to operate handheld IT equipment to receive job instructions and record site information
• Ensure quality of works meets with current policies and procedures
• Ensure works are carried out to meet guaranteed service standards
• Ensure the security of vehicle, tools, plant and equipment
• To be able to work on their own or as lead person in a 2-man excavation team
• Be prepared to undertake other reasonable duties in line with the requirements of the Company
• Act as an ambassador for UK Power Networks and deliver excellent customer service

Skills

NRSWA Units 001-003

Full UK Driving Licence

Towing Licence

Machine Operator ticket

CSCS Operatives card

Emergency First Aid

LV Support Person

Experience of working on electricity#

Sub‑Station Entry

Job description

UK Power Networks in Maidstone and Canterbury is recruiting a Shifted Ganger to carry out excavation, backfill and reinstatement works on Faults and Unmetered Connections within the SPN Distribution Licence area. This is a permanent role reporting to the Field Staff Supervisor.

You will be part of an excavation team, may lead a two-person crew, and travel within the SPN footprint with out-of-hours standby. A 12% shift allowance and a 3% bonus are included, with a salary of £42,015 per year.