Linesman (35081)

Position
Linesman
Reporting to
Project Manager
Location
Letchworth
Department
Network Operations - Distribution Capital Delivery
Reference Number
35081
Employment Period
Permanent
Contract Type
Collective
CiP Level
3%
Salary Range
EL2 GBP29,403 - GBP38,752
Closing Date
2nd November 2017

Job Purpose
The position will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of Distribution Capital Delivery projects and / or restoration of electrical supplies on the UK Power Networks distribution system. To assist in all site based operations as instructed by line manager.

Principal accountabilities
Carries out all work in connection with the construction, maintenance and report of
Overhead lines and any associate plant and equipment, connections, and earthing, including cable laying and necessary excavation, backfill and reinstatement
Overhead line service lines, pilots and catenaries, service termination equipment and connections thereto
Carry out works in line with UK Power Networks policies, procedures and standards.
Immediately report to line manager any breaches of health and safety regulations or unsafe occurrences.
Carries out work on live 240/415v apparatus conductors or equipment as required, in accordance with the appropriate safety rules.
Uses meters and instruments and records readings. Assists in resistance, thermal and height measurements on overhead lines.
Operates communications/data transmission and display equipment. In particular the mobile device solution for BTP.
Operates mechanical aids and uses portable equipment, ensuring all Small Tools are fit for use.
Switches, isolates and earths when authorised to do so.
Undertakes standby duties
Remove all traffic management, old poles and any leftover debris or spoil from site. Leaving it in a safe condition for the general public and other workers.
Assist in maintaining yards and pole dump areas to keep them running efficiently and safely.
Ensure all given works are carried out in a timely manner.
Report any deviation from requested tasks immediately to line manager.
Promote UK Power Networks in a professional manner to both the general public and other UKPN teams.
Carry out works in line with UK Power Networks customer service standards in relation to shut down carding and customer appointments.
To approach and resolve any customer issues arising on site with professionalism with the help of line manager.
Ensure regular communication with managers to understand work progress and planned future work.
Build strong relationships with colleagues and be a good team player who supports colleagues and reacts to the priorities of the team and wider Business departments.
Accurately return time sheets.
Complete and return any required vehicle logs or mileage reports requested by line manager.
Drives vehicles, cleans them and carries out roadworthiness checks.
Comply with and actively promotes Company policies, procedures and standards
Undertake all duties as required, in a professional and courteous manner, demonstrating best practice
Actively promote and partake in team and company activities, by being flexible and willing to take on additional tasks and responsibilities as required
Carry out additional and reasonable job related tasks as requested by your manager, in line with the needs of the business.

Knowledge, skills qualifications and experience;

Essential

UK Power Networks competency certificate
LV and HV authorised
Knowledge of industry
Experience of working with general public
Experience of working within a team

Desired
Switching and Linking
C&G qualification
First aid training certificate
Manual handling training certificate
NRSWA training certificate

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control, and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees are responsible for ensuring they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees are responsible for understanding those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.
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