Linesperson / Linesman

Linesman

North Scotland

Permanent

Competitive + Company commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits

£2,500 Sign-On Bonus (£1,250 payable in the first month and £1,250 after successful completion of probation)Direct applicants only – agency applications not eligible.

Summary

Freedom Networks are currently recruiting for an Overhead Linesman, which will be field based. The main purpose of this role is to work in a team to achieve delivery to time, safety regulations, quality standards and project specification. The role reports directly to the Chargehand Linesman.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Install, commission LV OHL monitors across SSE patch
• Install, build and refurbish overhead lines up to 33kV.

• Carry out all work in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Freedom and its customers.
• Maintain and develop own competence in accordance with legislative changes and customer requirements.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective and efficient implementation of Freedom’s operations.
• Liaise with third parties to ensure the smooth implementation of work.
• Maintain awareness of and conform to Freedom’s SHE policy and issued safety instructions.
• Maintain site safety at all times and complete daily risk assessments where required.
• Conform to all instructions stated in method statements and risk assessments.
• Ensure that accidents and near misses are suitably reported.
• Report any concerns regarding SHE to the SHE team and your Manager.
• Adhere to Freedom’s values
• Complete all work to high standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Driving Licence & able to Tow (Training can be given)
• First Aid
• Manual Handling
• Working at Height
• Winch Operation (Training can be given)
• IPAF MEWP Operation
• NRSWA Operative
• DNO Authorisation (up to 33kV, Receive PTW, LV switching, Polarity Training, Sub-Station Entry) SSE authorisation can be applied for off your DNO authorisations
• City & Guilds 2322
• Environmental Awareness
• Safe Digging Techniques

Required Skills:

• Minimum level of training and experience in the electricity industry
• Practical experience of Overhead Lines works up to 33kV
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and its practical implications
• Strong Communication skills

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
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, 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.

You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.

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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