Civil Operative – Live HV Substation
Location: Melksham
*** Contact Stan Pincott - 07425 422839 - ***
A contractor delivering works on a National Grid substation project in Melksham is looking to appoint an experienced civil operative with the appropriate national grid authorisations to work on a live substation. This is a critical safety-focused role supporting day-to-day site operations within a high-risk environment.
The Role
As a Civil Operative working on a live HV substation, you will be responsible for maintaining safe, controlled and compliant access for personnel, vehicles and plant, in line with National Grid safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Managing site access within a live National Grid substation
2. Working strictly in accordance with NG NSI Safety Rules
3. Acting as a competant person under NSI 6 & 8
4. Ensuring safe movement of delivery vehicles and site plant
5. Supporting groundwork and general civils activities as required
6. Maintaining high standards of safety and compliance at all times
Essential Requirements
7. Civil Operative qualified as Competant person
8. Proven experience working in or around HV substations
9. Strong understanding of access control on National Grid sites
10. Ability to follow strict permit systems and safety procedures
11. Manual Handling Certificate
12. Experience carrying out general groundworker duties
Desirable
13. Previous experience on National Grid or power-sector projects
14. Good knowledge of HSG 47 – Avoiding Danger from Underground Services
15. Strong communication and coordination skills
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