You'll be working as part of a team carrying out maintenance and construction works on our overhead electricity network, installing poles and pole mounted equipment. This is a physically demanding role which will involve you working outdoors and on public highways, farms, and wilderness areas, where you'll also hold responsibility for operating a HIAB and a Unimog mounted crane.
What do I need?
1. To be successful in this role you'll preferably have experience operating a lorry mounted loader (HIAB) and have Slinger / Signaller experience.
2. A HGV class 2 license is required for this role.
3. Safety is our number one priority, and you must be confident to act on your own initiative and as part of a team, completing on-site risk assessments and lifting plans.
4. Finally, flexibility will be required for this role, as you may be required to form part of a call-out rota to attend to emergencies outside of normal working hours.
About our Business
We power 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keeps customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network, we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare and much more. View our full benefits package.
* Sharesave Scheme
* 34 days of annual leave
* Option to purchase up to 10 days holiday
* Interest-free technology loans
* 24/7 free and confidential employee counselling service
* Subsidised gym memberships
* 21 weeks full pay maternity leave
* Cycle to Work scheme with generous £2500 limit
* Interest-free salary advance to cover transport season tickets
Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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