Shifted Ganger

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

83107 - Shifted Ganger

This Shifted Ganger role will report to the Field Staff Supervisor and will work within Network Operations based in Maidstone and Canterbury. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £42,015 per annum (dependent on skills and experience), 12% shift allowance and a bonus of 3%.

Close Date: 26th November 2026. All applications will be reviewed after the closing date.

We Also Provide The Following Additional Benefits

• 22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Private Medical Cover
• Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
• Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
• Discounted gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme

Job Purpose:

To carry out excavation, backfill and reinstatement works on Faults, and Unmetered Connections work streams within the UK Power Networks SPN Distribution Licence area and act as a support person (electrical).

Principal Accountabilities

• 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

Essential

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• 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

Desirable

• NRSWA Units 004 - 006
• Trench Support (deep excavation)
• CSCS Operatives card
• Moling qualification
• Abrasive Wheel
• Dumper Driver

Person Skills

• Work efficiently and communicate effectively with other team members
• Have the enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills and techniques
• Demonstrate a strong safety culture
• Be flexible in their approach to work

Nature And Scope

The successful applicant will be expected to work either as part of a combined excavation & jointing team carrying out fault repair work or as the lead person in a 2-man excavation team, carrying out planned works.

The successful candidate will be required to travel anywhere within the SPN Footprint of UK Power Networks and participate in an out of hours standby rota.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.

Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.

If in doubt ask!

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where applicable, this role is subject to safer recruitment processes and robust pre‑employment checks

If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.