Tower Linesperson in Colchester

Job Purpose: The position, working as part of the Essex/Suffolk Area team, will be responsible for the delivery of network maintenance projects and / or restoration of electrical supplies on the UK Power Networks distribution system and carrying out repairs on the overhead lines, with specific focus on lattice steel tower construction overhead lines operating at Transmission Voltage (132kV) Principal Accountabilities: * Carries out all work in connection with the construction, maintenance and reports of * Overhead lines and any associated plant and equipment, connections, and earthing, including quality assurance checks and supervision of third party contractors. * Response to Faults on any Lattice steel tower circuit within the Sussex/ Surrey/Kent SPN area and provision of assistance as required for major faults in the LPN and EPN licence areas for like construction and voltages. * Provide assistance as required for Network Ops Distribution in the event of a declared System Emergency * Patrols overhead lines and reports defects and any work being performed in the vicinity of the line route. * Carries out work on live 240/415v apparatus conductors or equipment as required, in accordance with the appropriate safety rules while undertaking standby duties or assisting during System Emergency dependant on Authorisation level. * Removes and replaces links and fuses on the 240/415v network (dependant on Authorisation level). * Uses meters and instruments and records readings. Assists in resistance, thermal and height measurements on overhead lines. * Carries out rigging, erects and inspects pre-formed scaffolds and pole and clip scaffolds. * Carries out tree felling and tree trimming. * Drives vehicles, cleans them and carries out roadworthiness checks. * Operates communications/data transmission and display equipment. * Operates mechanical aids and uses portable equipment. * Switches, isolates and earths when authorised to do so. * Undertake Standby Duties. Nature and Scope: Where appropriate, the post holder will work with the team to achieve the targets set out in the Performance Dashboard. They will be able to work under their own initiative and demonstrate the ability to carry out risk assessments in order to create a safe working environment. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience: * LV & HV Authorised * UKPN network competency certificate * City & Guilds 232 certificate * To be able to work on own initiative * Able to complete self risk assessments * Ability to work as part of a team * To be prepared to train and learn new skills to be able to carry out the full range of duties. * To have previous experience/knowledge in the field of overhead line construction and maintenance. Key Competencies: Organisational Awareness Flexibility