12 February 2025
North East / Yorkshire
Permanent
Competitive + Company commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits
This role carries a very lucrative signing on bonus when starting with Freedom
(Bonus will be £2500, £1250 in the first month of employment and then £1250 after successful completion of probationary period)
Summary
Freedom Networks are looking for a Chargehand Linesman who 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 specifications. The role reports directly to the Supervisor.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:
* Install, build and refurbish overhead lines at various voltages – LV, 11kV 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.
* Provide guidance to and work as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient implementation of Freedom’s operations.
* Convey any instructions or messages to team members as directed by your Manager.
* Provide guidance on and monitor your team’s approach to safety rules and procedures.
* Liaise with third parties to ensure the smooth implementation of work.
* Maintain awareness of and conform to Freedom’s SHEQ 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 SHEQ to the SHEQ team and your Manager.
* Implement and adhere to Freedom’s values.
* Complete all work to high standards.
What we’re looking for:
* Full Driving Licence
* First Aid
* Working at Height
* Winch Operation
* IPAF 1b MEWP Operation
* NRSWA Operative
* City & Guilds 2322
* Chainsaw Certification
* DNO Authorisation (up to 33kV & Live Line Working, Polarity Training, Sub-Station Entry)
* Environmental Awareness
* Safety Marshall Training
Required Skills:
* Minimum 5 years practical experience of Overhead Lines works up to 33kV.
* Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and its practical implications.
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.
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 is 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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