Senior Authorised Person

NG Bailey; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and services company in the UK is seeking a Senior Authorised Person to provide SAP services on contracts within the North West. This role involves changing ground mounted 11kV plant and underground cables, with specific responsibilities on secondary switchgear. The ideal candidate will be authorised up to 11kV, possess a full UK driving licence, and have experience in DNO networks. Competitive salary, car allowance, and flexible benefits are offered, alongside a commitment to personal development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Car / Car allowance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Pension with 8% employer contribution

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits such as Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Previous experience working on DNO networks, ideally Electricity North West.
• Required authorisation up to 11kV.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide SAP services on framework contracts.
• Change ground mounted 11kV plant and underground cables.
• Work on secondary switchgear changes.

Skills

Experience on DNO networks

Authorised as an 11kV SAP

Full UK Driving Licence

Asbestos UKARTA course

Confined Spaces

Job description

Senior Authorised Person

North West

Permanent

Competitive + Car / Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom are currently recruiting for a Senior Authorised Engineer / Senior Authorised Person, authorised up to 11kV.

The main purpose of the role is to provide SAP services on our framework contracts changing ground mounted 11kV plant and underground cables across ENW and SPEN DNO areas. This is a great opportunity to join an established but growing team operating across the North West.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include :

• Voltage levels required - 11kV and above.
• Geographical area to be covered - North West England.
• Type(s) of work - Secondary Switchgear changes working on Transformers, RMU, 11kV panel boards and LV boards.

What we're looking for :

• Experience of providing the above duties.
• Previous experience of working on DNO networks, ideally Electricity North West.
• Authorised as an 11kV SAP
• Full UK Driving Licence - Required
• Asbestos UKARTA course - Desirable
• Confined Spaces - Desirable

Benefits :

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes :

• Car / Car allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid / Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24 / 7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

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.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

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.