At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead excavation teams and ensure safe delivery of electricity connections.
- Company: SP Electricity North West, a leader in sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Annual bonus, 26 days leave, discounts, and a top pension scheme.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a team making a real impact on green energy for communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in excavation, NRSWA units, and a full UK driving licence required.
SP Electricity North West manages and invests in the power network that supplies electricity to the 2.4m homes and businesses across the North West. Our 2,400 colleagues manage the 13,000km of overhead lines, 44,000km of underground cables and thousands of electricity substations to keep power flowing and supporting green growth.
As an Excavation Operator / Cable Layer, you will carry out excavation and backfill work associated with the delivery of Domestic Connections and Fault Response work on LV and HV underground networks. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of Safety, Health, and Environment relevant to the position, including conducting risk assessments and maintaining safe working practices. You will carry out pre-site checks to ensure designs are achievable, meet customer standards, and comply with SP ENW Standards and Procedures. You will be required to operate handheld IT equipment to receive job instructions and accurately record site information, while ensuring that all work meets current quality procedures and guaranteed service standards. Additionally, you will be responsible for the security of vehicles, tools, plant, and equipment. Acting as the lead person within an excavation team of up to three people, you will also be expected to undertake any other reasonable tasks in line with company requirements.
We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who meet the following criteria:
- Experience of leading Excavation teams, in addition to proven experience working on the electricity network.
- NRSWA Units
- Experience of pre-siting schemes of work & performing Risk Assessments
- Full UK Driving Licence, C1 as a minimum
- Towing Licence
- Abrasive Wheel
- CSCS Operatives card
- Emergency First Aid
- Machine Operator ticket
- Trench Support (deep excavation) (desirable)
- Moling qualification (desirable)
We value your expertise and in return, you’ll receive:
- An annual bonus scheme
- 26 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
- A market-leading contributory pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.
If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, please contact our Recruitment Team. Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by SP Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required; references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a Drug & Alcohol test.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.
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