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Cable Jointers
Scotland, Central Belt
Permanent
£40,000 - £48,000 + signing bonus, vehicle and benefits package

The Client

My client is recognised as a world class provider of engineering services to the utility sector and wider markets. They are currently recruiting for a number of Cable Jointers to be part of a team undertaking power cable jointing works on electrical power distribution systems from LV 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.

Duties and Responsibilities will include:

* Support with the installation of power cable joints and terminations on paper/lead or polymeric underground or substation cable systems, switchgear, transformers and associated equipment in substations operating at up to 33kV.

* Support with the replacement of plant / equipment along with associated multicores and earthing cables to make a fully operational scheme

* Progress to "Authorised Person" status under SPEN's Safety Rules, allowing the individual to

* have independent access to substations containing live exposed conductors,

* to receive a permit to work and

* 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.

Requirements:

* Cable jointing or HV fitting 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 for SPEN (highly desirable)

* Full Driving Licence

The Rewards

The rewards for the successful candidate are excellent. They are offering a competitive starting salary of between £40,000 - £48,000, signing on bonus, company vehicle , fuel card, 25 days holiday plus stats, pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance and other flexible benefits. The company will also consider providing lodgings for candidates from outside of a commutable distance to the area