POLING OPERATIVE

Mj Quinn Integrated Services Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility services provider is seeking a Poling Operative to join their South Wales team. The role involves the installation and removal of poles, alongside responsibilities ensuring compliance with Health and Safety standards. Applicants must possess a HGV Class 2 licence and have relevant experience in the Openreach network. This position offers full-time hours, with the potential for on-site work in various locations within Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience with installation and removal of poles on the Openreach network.
• Confident working at heights.
• NRSWA Street-works qualifications at operative level.

Responsibilities

• Install and remove poles covering the South Wales region.
• Replace/renew existing drop-wires.
• Ensure all work complies with Health and Safety standards.

Skills

HGV Class 2 licence

Installation and removal of poles

Time management

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Tools

Pole Erection Unit

HIAB

Job description

Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:30am – 17:00pm

Salary: £35,700

We are currently recruiting for a Poling Operative to join our South Wales Team.

As a Poling Operative, you will be responsible for the installation and removal of poles, including dressing new poles covering the South Wales region.

HGV Class 2 licence required.

Responsibilities

• Replacing/renewing existing drop-wires
• Replacing/renewing overhead and UG joints in the Openreach fibre and copper network
• Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with Service Level Agreements
• Undertaking works in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, company and client Health and Safety standards
• Flexible and have the availability to work away from home
• Have a full UK licence with a maximum of 6 points (each crew will require a HGV Class 2 licence)
• Pole Erection Unit
• Self-motivated, achievement orientated and be able to stay calm in pressure situations
• Excellent time management
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external clients and representatives
• Results drive and have the drive to succeed in difficult situations
• Organised and lead by example
• Computer literate
• Have previous experience of the installation and removal of Poles on the Openreach network
• Worked within the Openreach overhead and underground network

Desirables

• Hold or have held Openreach overhead and cabling accreditation modules, including K8, N27, N28, A8, O02, O03, O04, O05, O07, O01, O06, A12, A14.
• Confident with working at heights
• Streetworks units 1 to 6 & 9
• IPAF 1B
• NPORS Lorry Loader
• Openreach/Smart Awards OH and UG accreditations
• Hold full NRSWA Street-works qualifications at operative level
• HIAB experience

Should you feel you have similar experience and you’re looking for a new challenge then we would love to hear from you.