80987 -Jointer
This jointer will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Covent Garden office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.
You will attract a salary £43,904 + shift allowance + benefits of and a bonus of 3%.
If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check
Close Date:.29/06/2025
We also provide the following additional benefits
22 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:
To work as part of a team to deliver the enhanced fault response performance within the London area. This includes liaison with customers, network operations and control management of contractors as required. This will involve working with the full-time dedicated customer champions within the team.
Duties:
Location of faults on the Distribution network
The restoration of LV supplies in agreement with LV control
Testing and switching on the LV network -and understanding the results of the tests and acting appropriately
Repairs to public lighting services
Any other relevant jointing duties
Supervision of excavating teams
Understanding and providing updates for operational and 1:500 diagrams,
LV and HV jointing
Use of appropriate IT equipment including TDR, LV Faults sniffer and FFE equipment
Immediate supervision of Craft Attendant.
LB inspections and carrying out of network sweeps as required Nature and Scope
you will play an important role in the safe restoration of LV supplies. We are regulated by various guidelines, and it will ensure successful compliance with Customer Minutes Lost and Customer Interruption targets. You may be required to work at any location
Qualifications:
City and Guilds 2339 (formally 2322) certificate or equivalent
HAUC (NRSWA) qualification as a supervisor and operative
Flexibility and able to work in a team environment
Ability to problem solve in a practical way
Able to work under pressure
Must have a clean driving licence
Understanding operational and 1:500 diagrams
Strong safety focus required
Must be customer focused
Principal Accountabilities:
The position, working as part of the wider team will be responsible for the restoration of LV supplies on the UK Power Networks LV distribution system, carrying out jointing repairs on the HV and LV cable networks.
Any training required will be provided to you