Linesman Chargehand
North East / Yorkshire
Permanent
Up to £54.8k + Company Commercial Vehicle + Flexible Benefits
£2,500 Sign-On Bonus
(£1,250 payable in the first month and £1,250 after successful completion of probation)
Freedom's Network Services team has an exciting opportunity for a Linesman Chargehand to join our field-based team. This role is key to delivering overhead line projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Key deliverables in this role will include:
- Installing, building, and refurbishing overhead lines at LV, 11kV, and up to 33kV.
- Working to Freedom and client standards, policies, and procedures.
- Leading and guiding team members to ensure safe and effective operations.
- Maintaining site safety and completing risk assessments.
- Reporting incidents and ensuring compliance with SHEQ requirements.
What we're looking for:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- First Aid, Manual Handling, Working at Height
- Winch Operation, IPAF 1b MEWP
- NRSWA Operative, City & Guilds 2322
- Chainsaw Certification
- DNO Authorisation (up to 33kV & Live Line Working)
- Safe Digging Techniques, Environmental Awareness
- CDM & Risk Assessment Training
- Minimum 5 years' experience in Overhead Lines up to 33kV
- Strong Health & Safety knowledge and team leadership skills
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 Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
- Personal development programme
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.
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