Linesman / Linesperson in Basildon

This role carries a highly attractive £2,500 sign-on bonus when joining Freedom. (£1,250 payable in the first month of employment and £1,250 after successful completion of the probationary period.) Please note: This bonus is only available to candidates who apply directly to Freedom. Applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be eligible.

Freedom Networks are looking for either LE2 or LE1 Linesman to work in the UKPN area. Working as part of a team you will be directly involved in a diversity of challenging overhead line projects constructing and replacing out-dated networks. You will also be given the opportunity to develop your career along the way.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• A key part of an Overhead Line team to erect poles, change transformers and carry out any other overhead line work that may be required.
• To construct/maintain/replace overhead electrical networks up to 33kV.
• Carry out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Freedom and its customers.
• To lead by example and safely undertake works as directed.
• To partake in the risk assessment process prior to project commencement and continually review and report changes to your Chargehand.
• To work safely at all times and in line with Company and statutory safety requirements.
• To ensure that all work is carried out efficiently and in accordance with Company procedures and client/Company distribution safety rules.
• Install and construct overhead electricity networks to relevant construction standards and exacting quality standards.
• To highlight any concerns, unsafe conditions or acts to your line manager.
• To mentor other team members.
• Acquire, maintain and develop own competence in accordance with legislative changes and customer requirements.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of Freedom's operations.
• Maintain awareness of and conform to Freedom's SHEQ policy and issued safety instructions.
• Maintain site safety at all times.
• Conform to all instructions stated in method statements and risk assessments.
• Report any concerns regarding SHEQ to the SHEQ team and your manager.
• Adhere to Freedom's AIMED and TLC values.
• Complete all work to high standards.
• Maintain in good working order issued vehicles, tools and equipment.

What we're looking for:

• People with experience as a linesman.
• A team player that is enthusiastic and willing to participate in achieving a class-leading business.
• People with experience (Work on Dead Networks, Live LV Working).
• People with IPAF accreditation – Training can be given.
• People with a full driving licence.
• NRSWA Operative.
• People with a risk adverse attitude.
• People who can interact with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner.

What would be beneficial:

• Driving licence with C1+E category.
• City & Guilds 2339 (formally 2322).
• NPTC Chainsaw qualification.

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.
• 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.

Next Steps:

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. 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. Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.