OHL Lines Craftsperson LE1 / LE2

Ipsum; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave & holidays

Pension plan

Career development & qualifications

24/7 GP access & mental health support

Cycle to work

Discount club

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking an experienced OHL Lines Craftsperson LE1/LE2 to join our team in Andover. You will construct, maintain and replace overhead electrical networks up to 33kV, leading by example and upholding safety and quality standards.

The role is full-time and permanent, with opportunities for overtime and progression to professional qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package including pension, life cover and health support.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience as a lines crafts person.
• Hold current DNO authorisations (Work on Dead Networks, Live LV Working)
• IPAF accreditation
• NRSWA Operative
• IOSH Working safely qualification
• Driving licence with C1+E category
• City & Guilds 2339 (formally 2322)
• NPTC Chainsaw qualification

Responsibilities

• Construct/maintain/replace overhead electrical networks up to and including 33kV.
• Lead by example and safely undertake works as directed.
• Conduct and abide by risk assessment process prior to project commencement and continually review and report changes to your Chargehand.
• Ability to always work safely and in line with Company and statutory safety requirements within Ipsum.
• Ensure that all work is carried out efficiently and in accordance with Company procedures and client/Company distribution safety rules.
• Install overhead electricity networks to relevant construction standards and exacting quality standards.
• Highlight any concerns, unsafe conditions or acts to your line manager.
• Mentor other team members including LE2 Lines Craftsperson

Skills

Lines craftsperson experience

Safety compliance

Mentoring others

Education

City & Guilds 2339 (2322)

Driving licence with C1+E

Tools

IPAF accreditation

NRSWA Operative

IOSH Working safely

Job description

OHL Lines Craftsperson LE1/ LE2

Location: Andover

Employment type: Full time / Permanent

Working Hours: (Monday to Friday, 50 hours per week with overtime opportunities available)

What's in it for you

• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role

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.

As a OHL Craftsperson LE1/ LE2 you will

• Construct/maintain/replace overhead electrical networks up to and including 33kV.
• Ensure to lead by example and safely undertake works as directed.
• Conduct and abide by risk assessment process prior to project commencement and continually review and report changes to your Chargehand.
• Ability to always work safely and in line with Company and statutory safety requirements within Ipsum.
• Ensure that all work is carried out efficiently and in accordance with Company procedures and client/Company distribution safety rules.
• Install overhead electricity networks to relevant construction standards and exacting quality standards.
• Ensure to highlight any concerns, unsafe conditions or acts to your line manager.
• Ability to mentor other team members including LE2 Lines Craftsperson

About you

• Have previous experience as a lines crafts person
• Hold current DNO authorisations (Work on Dead Networks, Live LV Working)
• IPAF accreditation
• NRSWA Operative
• IOSH Working safely qualification
• Driving licence with C1+E category
• City & Guilds 2339 (formally 2322)
• NPTC Chainsaw qualification

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