Linesmen LE1 & LE2 (Ref: AV006)

UK South

We have exciting opportunities for Linesmen to join our team

The company:

Avidety is at the heart of the community.  The electricity infrastructure we repair and maintain supplies thousands of homes, businesses and public services so it’s essential that we have the right people in the right seats. 

The role:

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.

The responsibilities:

  • To construct/maintain/replace overhead electrical networks up to 33kV.
  • To lead by example and safely undertake works as directed.
  • To partake in the risk assessment process prior to project commencement and continually review and report changes to your Chargehand.
  • To work safely at all times and in line with Company and statutory safety requirements.
  • To ensure that all work is carried out efficiently and in accordance with Company procedures and client/Company distribution safety rules.
  • Install and construct overhead electricity networks to relevant construction standards and exacting quality standards.
  • To highlight any concerns, unsafe conditions or acts to your line manager. 
  • To mentor other team members.

Who we are looking for:

  • People with 3 years experience as a linesman.
  • A team player that is enthusiastic and willing to participate in achieving a class-leading business.
  • People with current DNO authorisations (Work on Dead Networks, Live LV Working)
  • People with IPAF accreditation
  • People with a full driving licence
  • NRSWA Operative
  • People with a risk adverse attitude.
  • People who can interact with members of the public in a polite and courteous manner.

What would be beneficial:

  • IOSH Working safely qualification
  • Driving licence with C1+E category
  • City & Guilds 2339 (formally 2322)
  • NPTC Chainsaw qualification

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