Overhead Lines Operative

Overview

Perform LV and HV overhead line construction, maintenance and refurbishment.

Key Responsibilities

• overhead lines
• lv/hv
• shrouding
• construction
• maintenance
• customer service

Tasks

As an Overhead Lines Operative, you would be primarily responsible for delivering LV and HV overhead line works across the Northumberland County Durham Tyne & Wear/Teesside regions with Northern Powergrid’s catchment of responsibility. Complete all works to industry standards whilst adhering to scheduled work programmes. Complete all planned works and ensure that all work sites are left in a safe and tidy state. Deliver LV and HV Overhead line works (including the ad hoc requirement of shrouding) in line with company productivity expectations. Drive customer service and satisfaction by meeting prescribed appointments and delivering work safely and efficiently. Carry out construction, refurbishment and maintenance works at both LV and HV.

Requirements

• overhead lines
• professional qualifications
• uk licence
• mewps
• first aid
• risk assessment

What You Bring

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen within Integrated Utility Services, and we are looking for experienced Overhead Lines Operatives. Ability to earn professional qualifications A full UK driving licence Good communicator both verbal and written Ability to work effectively in a team environment Excellent time management Manual Handling, First Aid & Pole Top Rescue A keenness to learn, develop and take on challenges, even if certain tasks are less favorable. Good customer service skills This includes LV/HV rebuild, and refurbishment works, including wood and steel pole replacements and open wire and ABC re-stringing, LV/HV D pole works, CRM, ESQCR, LV steel pole replacements, shrouding works. A solution-based thinker, who will look to provide resolution to difficult scenarios. Competent and safe driver as well as having experience driving LGV’s and MEWPs. Good understanding of working safely on-site as well as a good grasp risk assessment and hazard mitigation.

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Benefits

We’re growing! We’re continuing to expand our teams as we take on new large-scale projects and framework awards. With opportunities across multiple areas of the business, there’s lots of opportunity for you to grow with us! Enrolment into our enhanced pension scheme (employee contributions 4.7% with employer contributions of 6.5% increasing after 5 years service to 5.7% employee and 8.5% employer) Paid volunteering opportunities within the community Career development & progression with opportunity to increase your salary 24/7 access to Mental health support & counselling services Contractual sick pay Eye care vouchers with funding towards glasses Along with a competitive salary between £44,841 and £62,194 (Dependant currently held authority codes as well as experience), we also offer great benefits such as; Long service recognition 25 days holiday plus bank holidays which increases up to 28 days with service

About Integrated Utility Services

-With a focus on providing services across the energy, water, and telecom sectors, the company has grown into a trusted partner for major UK infrastructure projects. -The business has delivered large-scale projects ranging from energy distribution networks to water treatment and installation of telecom services. -It has been involved in the development of critical energy infrastructure, including smart grid technologies and renewable energy projects. -Offering a range of services from civil engineering and construction to maintenance and repair, the company has become a key player in the UK's utility sector. -Notable projects include nationwide water network upgrades and the deployment of advanced fiber optic networks for telecom providers. -The company prides itself on its innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve service delivery and enhance operational efficiency.

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