Chargehand & LE1 Linesman / Linesperson

North East & Yorkshire

Permanent

Competitive + Commercial Vehicle + Flexible Benefits

This role carries a highly attractive £2,500 sign-on bonus when joining Freedom.(£1,250 payable in the first month of employment and £1,250 after successful completion of the probationary period.)Please note: This bonus is only available to candidates who apply directly to Freedom. Applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be eligible.

Summary

Freedom Networks are currently recruiting for an Overhead Lines Staff, which will be field based Manager to work on our long-term contract with Northern Powergrid (NPg) and other frameworks.

Working in a large team, the purpose of this position for the individual is to achieve delivery to time, safety regulations, quality standards to the client's project specification. With the support of your Supervisor, there will be ample opportunities to grow and progress into more senior positions.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

Install, build and refurbish overhead power lines up to 11KV

Change Pole Mounted Transformers

New Services flights to properties

Faults and relevant standby rotas

Overhead to Underground (if Jointing required additional training will be offered)

Carry out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Freedom and its customers

Work as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of Freedom's operations

Liaise with third parties to ensure the smooth implementation of work

Maintain awareness of and conform to Freedom's SHE policy and issued safety instructions

Maintain site safety at all times and complete daily risk assessments where required

Conform to all instructions stated in method statements and risk assessments

Ensure that accidents and near misses are suitably reported

Report any concerns regarding SHE to the SHE team and your Manager

Adhere to Freedom's values

Complete all work to high standards.

What we're looking for:

Driving Licence & able to Tow (Training can be given)

First Aid

Manual Handling

Working at Height

Winch Operation (Training can be given)

IPAF MEWP Operation

NRSWA Operative

DNO Authorisation (up to 11kV & Live Line Working, Receive PTW, LV Linking, Polarity Training, Sub-Station Entry) NPG authorisation can be applied for off your DNO authorisations

Chainsaw Certification

City & Guilds 2322

Environmental Awareness

Safe Digging Techniques.

Required Skills

Minimum level of training and experience in the electricity industry

Practical experience of Overhead Lines works up to 11kV

Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and its practical implications

Strong Communication skills

Benefits

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

Salary sacrifice company 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.