Pole erector / Lorry driver

Overview

Drive pole lorry and erect/replace overhead line poles for network operations.

Key Responsibilities

• pole erection
• auger drilling
• hgv operation
• high reach
• traffic management
• customer liaison

Tasks

-To lead and operate an HGV pole lorry with HiAb and auger attachment. -Always follow all business procedures and company safety policies. -Erect poles by means of either the lorry's crane arm or excavators bucket using suitably rated slings or by hand as part of the site team. -Excavate holes for new poles either with a HiAb mounted auger, mechanical excavator or by hand depending on site circumstances. -Work to the relevant operational procedures, manuals and DSR's. -Diligently perform the responsibilities within their role in the team. -Perform a storm role during emergencies. -Operate High Reach Vehicle and Plant near OH Line -Operate High Reach Vehicle & Plant nr OH (Up to and inc. 11KV) -Communicate with Field Engineers, Field Staff Supervisors and Lead Field Engineers to ensure delivery of customer-focused works. -Set up site signage or assist with site traffic management. -Communicate with other delivery functions to ensure the smooth running of Network Operations. -Operate High Reach Vehicle and Plant near OH Line & LS7 Pole Erection (U.P.S) -Engage with the customer and landowners affected by our works and work towards improving customer satisfaction scores

Requirements

• cpc
• hgv licence
• city guilds
• iosh
• first aid
• mechanical excavator

What You Bring

-Driver Qualification Card (CPC) -Previous or current UKPN authorisations -Be prepared to challenge unsafe practices. -Off Road Driving (BORDA) -City and Guilds 2304 Level 2 Electrical Engineering -Be conversant with HSS 01 080 -ALLMI – Lorry Mounted Loader H&A>20T -HGV Class II Licence holder -Safe Use of Approved Pole Jacks -IOSH Working Safely -First aid training certificate -NRSWA Qualification – Sections 1,2 and 3 -Usage of mobile tablet device to receive work instructions and record working time and actual work completed. -Mechanical excavator training certificate

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Benefits

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

About Uk Power Networks

-It has built resilience through landmark innovation—funded by Ofgem—for projects like Low Carbon London and Flexible Plug & Play, pioneering smart grid integration. -The company architected and maintains private networks serving Heathrow, Stansted, London Underground and Canary Wharf, showcasing its aptitude in high-stakes infrastructure. -Its rollout of pole-support trusses and smart connection portals highlights a knack for clever engineering that minimizes disruption while boosting reliability. -From carrying legacy cables to orchestrating EV infrastructure and hydrogen experimentation, its story is one of transforming traditional power delivery for modern demands.

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Security Clearance

-medical examination -dbs reference check