Cable Jointer's Mate 

Location: Washington (covering the Northern Powergrid region across the North East and Teesside)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £40k + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Freedom has an exciting opportunity for a Cable Jointer's Mate to join our Networks team, supporting the upgrade and replacement of LV networks across the Northern Powergrid region. Working alongside experienced LV Jointers, you will play a key role in the delivery of essential power infrastructure projects while developing your skills and knowledge within the electricity distribution industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an electrical background who is looking to progress their career within the utilities sector.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Assist LV Jointers with the jointing and termination of LV services and networks.
• Support the safe delivery of network upgrade and replacement works across the Northern Powergrid region.
• Maintain high standards of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSQE) compliance at all times.
• Support site activities and ensure works are delivered efficiently and to specification.
• Promote best practice and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
• Maintain company-issued tools, equipment and vehicles in good working order.
• Ensure equipment is routinely inspected, calibrated and PAT tested where required.
• Identify and report any defective or unserviceable equipment promptly.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Electrical experience within construction, utilities or infrastructure environments.
• Basic operational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems.
• Site Safety Passport and/or experience working on CDM-regulated sites.
• Manual Handling certification.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• DNO LV Jointing experience.
• DNO authorisations.
• Experience working within electricity distribution networks.
• Utility or infrastructure project experience.

Benefits

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Company commercial vehicle
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us 
 

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies

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

 

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