Substation Groundworker - Safe Site Ops, 25 Leave, Pension

ENWL; Penrith; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 days annual leave

Employee discount portal

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development via L&D

Job summary

SP Electricity North West is seeking a Groundworker for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Penrith. You will support substation safety, perform site clearances and vegetation maintenance, and work primarily as a lone worker with occasional team collaboration.

The role requires H100 authorisation and related training, with a starting salary of £30,102.61. Applicants must have permission to work in the UK; pre-employment checks apply.

Qualifications

• H100 Authorisation required or in process.
• Emergency First Aid at Work certification desired.
• PA1 and PA6 (NPTC) preferred.
• Brushcutter and mower operation courses beneficial.
• Heat detector camera experience preferred.
• Live-pole detection device familiarity helpful.
• Storm reconnaissance training and authorisation advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out overhead line surveys and post fault inspections.
• Perform HV line patrols to identify issues and report potential faults.
• Site clearance and vegetation maintenance at substations and key sites.
• Maintain company vehicles and follow fuel efficiency practices.
• Adhere to HSE guidelines and wear provided PPE.
• Complete tasks to daily targets while ensuring safety standards.
• Operate from mobile apps and follow supervisor instructions.

Skills

H100 Authorisation

First Aid at Work

PA1 PA6

Brushcutter Courses

Mower Courses

Heat Detector Camera

Live-Pole Detector

Storm Reconnaissance

Job description

SP Electricity North West is seeking a Groundworker for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Penrith. You will support substation safety, perform site clearances and vegetation maintenance, and work primarily as a lone worker with occasional team collaboration.

The role requires H100 authorisation and related training, with a starting salary of £30,102.61. Applicants must have permission to work in the UK; pre-employment checks apply.