Cable Jointer

North Wales, Merseyside and Cheshire

Permanent

Competitive + Commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits

 

Summary

Freedom Networks are currently recruiting for Jointers to be part of a team undertaking cable jointing works on paper/lead and polymeric cables to support the upgrade and replacement of substation equipment in a manner that delivers safe, high workmanship quality and fit for purpose networks for the customer, and which promotes the company in a positive light at all times.

The role is based across the Scottish Power DNO region in the North West of England and North Wales

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Support with the installation of power cable joints and terminations on paper/lead or polymeric underground or substation cable systems, switchgear, transformers and associated equipment in substations operating from LV up to 33kV.
• Progress to "Authorised Person" status under SPEN's Safety Rules, allowing the individual to 
  a) have independent access to substations containing live exposed conductors, 
  b) to receive a permit to work and 
  c) to supervise a working party.  
  Recognise best practices and promote innovation ideas.
• Keep safe and maintain all company property issued, ensure it is routinely PAT or calibration tested and bring to the company’s attention any items that are not of a serviceable nature in a timely manner.
• Assist technical staff such as SAPs in undertaking cable identification, spiking, phasing and pressure testing of power cable systems from LV up to 33kV

 

What we’re looking for:

• LV/HV Cable jointing or HV fitting experience
• Minimum of 2 years practical or craft skills experience using hand tools.
• Basic operational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems.
• Site safety passport and/or experience of working on CDM sites.
• Manual Handling Certificate
• DNO Authorisations for SPEN to receive and cancel PTW (or alternative equivalent DNO authorisation i.e. ENW, NPG) - Desirable
• Full Driving Licence

Benefits:

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

• Company commercial vehicle
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 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

Founded in 1921, our business has grown from a small electrical contractor to the award-winning, industry-leading company we are today. We are family-owned with a great heritage and we are proud of everything we’ve achieved and all the projects we’ve successfully delivered to our customers over the years. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. We have offices, manufacturing facilities and sites located across the UK. Everything we do at NG Bailey is driven by our purpose: Together we create and maintain exceptional building and infrastructure to enable a society that connects seamlessly, operates efficiently and prospers now and in the future.  We believe in bringing buildings to life and we know that the benefits of our work will be felt by generations to come. We do this by responsibly designing, operating and maintaining buildings, infrastructure and services. The way we do business has remained unchanged since we were founded and it’s what makes us different. We’re proud of our history and look forward to continuing our legacy of almost a century of operational and technical excellence. 

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