Trainee Linesperson/ Linesperson

This linesperson/trainee linesperson will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Bury St Edmunds office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team. You will attract a salary of £44,663 per annum plus benefits and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check.

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:

You will help deliver Distribution Capital Delivery projects and restoration of electrical supplies on the UK Power Networks distribution system. To assist in all site‑based operations as instructed by line manager.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Carry out all work in connection with the construction, maintenance and report of overhead lines and any associated plant and equipment, connections, and earthing, including cable laying and necessary excavation, backfill and reinstatement.
• Carry out works following UK Power Networks policies, procedures and standards.
• Immediately report to line manager any breaches of health and safety regulations or unsafe occurrences.
• Carry out work on live 240/415v apparatus conductors or equipment, observing the appropriate safety rules.
• Use meters and instruments and record readings.
• Assist in resistance, thermal and height measurements on overhead lines.
• Operate communications/data transmission and display equipment.
• Operate mechanical aids and use portable equipment, ensuring all small tools are fit for use.
• Switches, isolates and earths when authorised to do so.
• Undertake standby duties.
• Remove all traffic management, old poles and any leftover debris or spoil from site, leaving it in a safe condition for the general public and other workers.
• Help maintain yards and pole dump areas to keep them running safely.
• Ensure all given works are carried out promptly.
• Report any deviation from requested tasks immediately to line manager.
• Promote UK Power Networks in a professional manner to both the general public and other UKPN teams.
• Perform works following UK Power Networks customer service standards concerning shut down carding and customer appointments.
• Approach and resolve any customer issues arising on site with professionalism with the help of line manager.
• Ensure regular communication with managers to understand work progress and planned future work.
• Build relationships with colleagues and be a good team player who supports colleagues and reacts to the priorities of the team and wider business departments.
• Return time sheets.
• Complete and return any required vehicle logs or mileage reports requested by line manager.
• Drive vehicles, clean them and carry out roadworthiness checks.
• Comply with and actively promote our policies, procedures and standards.
• Undertake all duties in a professional and courteous manner, demonstrating best practice.
• Actively promote and partake in team and company activities, by being flexible and willing to take on additional tasks.
• Carry out additional and reasonable job related tasks as requested by your manager, in line with our needs.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

Essential for trained Linesperson:

• UK Power Networks competency certificate.
• LV and HV authorised.
• First aid training certificate.
• Knowledge of industry.
• Experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of working within a team.

Desired:

• Switching and Linking.
• C & G qualification.
• Manual handling training certificate.
• NRSWA training certificate.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Safeguarding:

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where applicable, this role is subject to safer recruitment processes and robust pre‑employment checks.