Cable Jointer

HV/LV Cable Jointer
Scotland
Permanent
Competitive + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Freedom are currently recruiting for a Cable Jointer to join our team in Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a skilled team undertaking cable jointing works on paper/lead and polymeric cables, along with fitting and wireman duties. The role supports the upgrade and replacement of substation equipment, ensuring safe, high-quality workmanship and delivering fit-for-purpose networks for our customers.

You’ll be working on a variety of projects that promote the company in a positive light and contribute to the ongoing development of the UK’s electrical infrastructure.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Supporting 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 at up to 33kV
• Assisting with the replacement of plant/equipment and associated multicores and earthing cables to deliver fully operational schemes.
• Progressing to "Authorised Person" status under SSE's Safety Rules, enabling:Independent access to substations containing live exposed conductors.
• Receipt and cancellation of permits to work.
• Supervision of working parties.
• Recognising and promoting best practices and innovation.
• Maintaining and ensuring the safety of all issued company property, including PAT and calibration testing.
• Assisting technical staff such as SAPs with cable identification, spiking, phasing, and pressure testing of power cable systems up to 33kV.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for a skilled and safety-conscious individual with a strong background in cable jointing and substation work. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience in cable jointing on LV/HV/EHV networks.
• A minimum of 2 years’ practical or craft skills experience using hand tools.
• Basic operational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems.
• A valid Site Safety Passport and/or experience working on CDM sites.
• Manual Handling certification.
• DNO Authorisations for SSE to receive and cancel PTW (or equivalent DNO authorisation such as ENW or NPG) – desirable.
• A full UK Driving Licence.
• HV/LV switching experience.

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 car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to choose from including: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give-As-You Earn, Travel Insurance and Tax Free Bikes

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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