Cable Puller in Bridgwater

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working? You will be joining our M&E team as a Cable Puller working on a section of works on Hinkley Point C. Join a Landmark Energy Project Shaping the UK's Future. Be part of a pioneering initiative to generate reliable, low‑carbon electricity and play a vital role in meeting the UK’s climate change commitments and energy security goals. Located on the scenic north Somerset coast, this is the first nuclear power station built in a generation, featuring the advanced EPR reactor design also used for Sizewell C. With the capacity to power six million homes for the next 60 years—around 7% of the UK’s total energy needs—this project is a cornerstone of the nation’s sustainable energy strategy. Since construction began in 2018, progress has been significant, with major structures such as reactor buildings and domes now in place and core component installation underway. This is more than just an infrastructure project—it’s a catalyst for employment and innovation. Join a growing workforce and supply chain that’s creating long‑term opportunities across a range of disciplines.

Requirements

• You must be able to obtain an HPC pass to be offered a permanent contract of employment.
• You must be able to provide a 3‑year Documented History which should include Education/Work/ or any periods of unemployment these are required for the vetting process in line with HPC protocols.
• The site is located remotely and a bus journey of 45 minutes each way is required to gain access. Subsidiary allowance will be considered for candidates living away from home.

What will you be doing?

• Cable Installation: Pulling, laying, and routing electrical cables (LV/HV) on ladder rack and trays and conduits.
• Equipment Operation: Using cable-pulling equipment such as winches, rollers, and mechanical aids to safely install cable.
• Site Setup: Preparing cable routes, installing following ropes, and setting up cable drums.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering strictly to site safety protocols, such as using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), following Method Statements, and conducting safety checks in confined spaces or at height.
• Collaboration: Working under the direction of site managers, electricians, or team leaders to meet project deadlines.
• Cable Management: Securing cables, leaving coils for connection, and ensuring proper handling and protection.

What you’ll bring

• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform heavy manual labour, lift heavy cables, and work in varied environments.
• Safety Certifications: Requires a valid CCNSG Safety Passport, or equivalent site safety certifications (ECS HS&E Test), one of the following is required, ECS Card for Cable Hands or PQTP demonstrating minimum 12 months experience in Electrotechnical Industry as a Cable Puller or Cable Hand proof of application for JIB ECS Cable Hand card.
• Technical Aptitude: Understanding of, or experience with, electrical components and site tools.
• Knowledge of Regulations: Familiarity with safety standards (e.g., Working at Height, Confined Spaces).

What’s in it for you?

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s retail discounts
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity or paternity leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Online GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

In addition, this role offers 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us! Holiday purchase scheme Personal accident Cover.

About us

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet. We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations. We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life. Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It’s an exceptional time to be part of M Group.

Please note Occasionally, we may close job adverts before the stated closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of our hiring process. Some of our roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of our induction.