Shifted Craft Attendant Jointer

This Craft attendant jointer (shifted) will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within Network Operations based in our Central London, Covent Garden office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team. You will attract a salary of £40,144 + shift allowance and benefits, and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check.

We also provide the following additional benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
• Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid.
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%).
• Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan.
• Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes.
• Occupational Health support.
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Role:

You will assist the craftsperson in their role in terms of network maintenance, reinforcement, alterations, and fault repairs on the LV/HV distribution network. This will also include assisting in the restoration of LV supplies as part of fault working and system emergencies involving switching and jointing work on the LV/HV distribution network. This will be done by observing the work in progress to ensure correct procedures are being followed regarding PPE and safe working practices for the task in hand. Craft Attendants will be required to demonstrate a responsible and safe approach to unplanned hazardous situations. They will be required to deal professionally with members of the public, emergency services and local authorities when representing UK Power Networks in emergency situations.

You will work a 37-hour week, over a 24-hour shift pattern, that includes nights and weekends, working 12-hour shifts that includes public holidays. The post holder, along with the Craftsperson, reports to the Field Staff Supervisor which forms part of the Network Operations business unit. The unit is responsible, amongst other responsibilities, for the rapid restoration of customer supplies through the dispatch of first response technicians, fitters, and linesmen.

Duties:

• Observe all work being carried out on live LV apparatus with exposed conductors.
• Ensure safe use of equipment following health & safety procedures and network standards specifically that colleagues on site are also wearing the relevant PPE.
• Set equipment up for the Fitter/Jointer including preparation of work, laying out tools and equipment for a task and providing the vehicle to allow jobs to be carried out.
• Assist the Fitter/Jointer when you carry out work on live 240/415v apparatus, conductors or equipment following appropriate safety procedures.
• Use appropriate IT equipment such as Toughpad, SAP data collection devices- an electronic job issuing system.
• Assist the Fitter/Jointer with all aspects of maintaining and inspecting the LV and HV network.
• Support the Fitter/Jointer in terms of using their own judgement.
• Undertake risk assessments of a job, considering feasibility, safety, knowledge of tools and equipment, and timeliness.
• Liaise with the Field Engineer as and when appropriate.
• Undertake a system emergency storm role where you carry out in accordance with network standards and safety requirements.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
• An understanding of the Electricity at Work Act including understanding electrical diagrams and maps i.e., points of isolation/earthing.
• New Roads & Street works Act (NRSWA) - Units 1, 2 and 3 successfully achieved.
• Training would initially be at a training centre for a basic grasp of policy and health & safety.
• Craft Attendants would be expected to learn on the job.
• Trained in First Aid.
• Aware of policies relating to network standards and Health & Safety.
• Leading to a sound knowledge of electrical distribution.
• The Craft Attendant has to be aware of such policies, but only enough so as to escalate to the craftsperson if you felt there was a failure to follow a policy.
• Full UK driving licence required.