Linesman LE1

Overview

Erect, maintain and replace overhead electrical networks up to 33kV.

Key Responsibilities

• overhead installation
• network maintenance
• risk assessment
• safety management
• equipment maintenance
• team mentoring

Tasks

-Acquire, maintain and develop own competence in accordance with legislative changes and customer requirements. -Maintain in good working order issued vehicles, tools and equipment -To mentor other team members. -A key part of an Overhead Line team to erect poles, change transformers and carry out any other overhead line work that may be required. -To highlight any concerns, unsafe conditions or acts to your line manager. -Carry out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Freedom and its customers. -To ensure that all work is carried out efficiently and in accordance with Company procedures and client/Company distribution safety rules. -Maintain site safety at all times. -Work as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of Freedom’s operations. -Maintain awareness of and conform to Freedom’s SHEQ policy and issued safety instructions. -To construct/maintain/replace overhead electrical networks up to 33kV. -Install and construct overhead electricity networks to relevant construction standards and exacting quality standards. -To partake in the risk assessment process prior to project commencement and continually review and report changes to your Chargehand. -Report any concerns regarding SHEQ to the SHEQ team and your manager. -To lead by example and safely undertake works as directed. -Complete all work to high standards.

Requirements

• ipaf
• c1+e
• nrswa
• nptc chainsaw
• city & guilds
• linesman

What You Bring

-People with a full driving licence -People with IPAF accreditation – Training can be given -To work safely at all times and in line with Company and statutory safety requirements. -Conform to all instructions stated in method statements and risk assessments. -Driving licence with C1+E category -NRSWA Operative -NPTC Chainsaw qualification -People who can interact with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner. -City & Guilds 2339 (formally 2322) -People with experience as a linesman. -People with experience (Work on Dead Networks, Live LV Working)

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Benefits

Competitive + Flexible Benefits Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. Working as part of a team you will be directly involved in a diversity of challenging overhead line projects constructing and replacing out-dated networks. You will also be given the opportunity to develop your career along the way.

About Freedom

-Delivers a wide range of engineering, environmental, and technical services to support critical infrastructure needs. -A trusted partner in the UK infrastructure sector, known for handling complex and high-profile projects. -Works across key sectors including energy, utilities, transport, and water resources, ensuring lasting impact. -Combines innovation with experience to provide tailored solutions for both public and private clients. -Recent projects include large-scale transport networks, sustainable energy infrastructure, and significant water management solutions. -Committed to quality, providing critical services where they are most needed for businesses and government entities.

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