An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Craft Jointer to join our Field Operations Team in West Yorkshire.
At Northern Powergrid, our vision is to be the best energy company in serving our 3.9 million homes, whilst delivering a sustainable energy solution. As a dedicated cable jointer you will be an integral part of achieving this, while always striving to keep our customers power flowing.
We offer a competitive salary of £32,689 - £41,176 plus banked hours, plus stand-by.
(Industrial Level 2 pp 5-9) You will be required to work a three-part shift pattern for which you will receive a 27% shift allowance.
Other benefits include:
•Enrolment into our pension scheme
•25 days holiday rising with length of service
•Ongoing training and development including funded learning
•Excellent career prospects
•Market leading job security
Key Responsibilities
The cable jointer's role involves working on service, LV and HV cables on the NPG network. The work is predominantly outdoors. Work includes excavating ground works and cable installation ranging from service cables to High voltage cables and assisting with new connections whilst maintaining a high level of safety for all colleagues and members of the public. The successful candidate will become a mentor in learning and development of apprentices.
Key Competencies
•Planning and organizing
•Leadership skills
•Team working
•Decision making
•Customer service
Qualifications and Attributes
•City & Guilds 2320 or equivalent
•Completion of 3-year apprenticeship
•Previous jointing experience (preferably with a DNO)
Closing date for applications: 7 September 2025
In order to comply with our electricity distribution licence, we have to ensure our colleagues are fit and proper to visit and enter our customers' premises. Consequently, as this role may involve visiting and entering our customers' premises, please be aware that the successful candidate will be subject to a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please confirm in your application if you are content for this check to be completed.