Cable Jointer

Cable Jointer

North Wales, Merseyside and Cheshire

Permanent

Competitive + Commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom Networks are currently recruiting a Jointer to be part of a team undertaking cable jointing works on paper/lead and polymeric cables associated with the construction and repair of electrical power distribution systems from 11kV to 33kV in a manner that delivers safe, high workmanship quality and fit for purpose networks for the customer, and which promotes the company in a positive light at all times.

The role is based from our Widnes office with work across the SPEN Manweb region in North Wales, Merseyside and Cheshire.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

• Deliver the installation of power cable joints and terminations on paper/lead or polymeric underground or substation cable systems, switchgear, transformers associated equipment in substations operating at up to 33kV. Manage and control site safety and operations.
• Progress to "Authorised Person" status under SPEN's Safety Rules, allowing the individual to 
• a) have independent access to substations containing live exposed conductors, 
• b) to receive a permit to work and 
• c) to supervise a working party.  
• Recognise best practices and promote innovation ideas.
• Keep safe and maintain all company property issued, ensure it is routinely PAT or calibration tested and bring to the company’s attention any items that are not of a serviceable nature in a timely manner.
• Assist technical staff such as SAPs in undertaking cable identification, spiking, phasing and pressure testing of power cable systems up to 33kV.

What we’re looking for:  

• Suitable trade tested certification in power cable jointing and terminations from a recognised training school and/or relevant experience.
• Minimum of 2 years practical or craft skills experience using hand tools.
• Basic operational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems.
• Site safety passport and/or experience of working on CDM sites.
• Manual Handling
• DNO Authorisations Possession of SPEN to receive and cancel PTW (or alternative equivalent DNO authorisation i.e. UKPN, WPD) - Desirable
• Full Driving Licence

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
• Upto 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.

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