Description

Our Role

We are looking for experienced Overhead Line Chargehands to join our teams working on our UKPN contract. The Chargehand Linesperson will be the responsible party for leading teams of 2- or 3-person teams in the erection of poles, changing transformers and carry out any other overhead line work that may be required.

We have secured a 5 year contract with UK Power Networks, providing support across their ED2 Distribution Network Programme. We will be providing services across all distribution assets, including overhead lines, underground cabling and substations on LV, 11kV, and 33kV networks. From the 1st April 2023, our teams will be working across the southwest Chilterns, Borehamwood and the Bedford/Cambridge area.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for someone to:

• Carrying out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of UK Power Networks.
• Install, build and refurbish overhead lines up to 33kV.
• Conform to all instructions stated in method statements and risk assessments.
• Liaise with Site Supervisors regarding and specific site issues.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience of working on an Overhead Lines electrical networks
• Hold a valid EUSR or CSCS Card
• Hold a valid First Aid Qualification
• Pole Top Rescue
• IPAF 1B Qualification
• Manual Handling
• Working at height
• Winch operation
• NRSWA Qualification
• DNO operational authorisation (UKPN)
• Clean Driving Licence

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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About Network Plus

Network Plus is an award-winning business delivering essential utility and infrastructure services for the UK’s major providers of gas, power, telecoms, transport, water, and wastewater.

We value the variety of experience, perspective, and other points of difference our workforce, clients, and supply chain offer.

We are actively working with colleagues across the Network Plus Group to develop an inclusive environment – we want all our employees to feel valued and included to enable everyone to thrive at work and understand the value of their contribution matters no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.