Craft Attendant Linesperson

80671 - Craft Attendant Linesperson

This craft attendant linesperson will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Tunbridge Wells office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.

You will attract a salary of 31,454 - 38,369 per annum (depending on skills and experience) and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check.

Close Date: 18/04/2024

We also provide the following additional benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• 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:

You will assist the Overhead linesperson in their role regarding faults repairs, network alterations, and new connection work which involves work on the LV/HV distribution network. This will also include assisting in the restoration of LV supplies as part of fault working and system emergencies. This will be done by observing the work in progress to ensure correct procedures are being followed with regard to PPE and safe working practices for the task in hand.

Please note that a vehicle is not supplied with this role.

Duties:

• Observe all work being carried out on live LV apparatus with exposed conductors.
• Ensure safe use of equipment following health & safety procedures and network standards specifically that colleagues on site are also wearing the relevant PPE.
• Deter members of the public from distracting staff while working on live equipment, and ensure 'Do Not Disturb' signs are prominently displayed while live electrical work is in progress.
• Set equipment up for the Linesperson including preparation of work, laying out tools and equipment for a task, and equipping the vehicle to enable jobs to be carried out.
• Assist the Linesperson when they carry out work on live 230/400v apparatus, conductors, or equipment following appropriate safety procedures.
• Use appropriate IT equipment such as an electronic job issuing system.
• Dig and aid in excavating holes safely and liaise with external contractors.
• Support the Linesperson regarding risk assessment of a job regarding feasibility, safety, knowledge of tools and equipment, and timeliness; liaise with Field Engineer.
• Undertake a system emergency storm role following network standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications:

• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of electrical distribution.
• An understanding of the Electricity at Work Act including understanding electrical diagrams and maps i.e. points of isolation/earthing.
• New Roads & Streetworks Act (NRSWA) - Units 1, 2 and 3 successfully achieved.
• Training would initially be at a training centre for a basic grasp of policy and health & safety. Craft Attendants would learn on the job.
• Trained in First Aid.
• Awareness of the policies relating to network standards and Health & Safety.
• Full UK driving licence required.