OHL Lines Craftsperson LE​/LE

Employment type

Full time / Permanent

Monday to Friday, 50 hours per week with overtime opportunities available.

Livingstone

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• Annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

Working as part of a team you will be directly involved in a diversity of challenging overhead line projects constructing and replacing outdated networks.

• Construct/maintain/replace overhead electrical networks up to and including 33kV.
• Lead by example and safely undertake works as directed.
• Conduct and abide by the risk assessment process prior to project commencement and continually review and report changes to your Chargehand.
• Always work safely and in line with company and statutory safety requirements within Ipsum.
• Ensure all work is carried out efficiently and in accordance with company procedures and client/Company distribution safety rules.
• Install overhead electricity networks to relevant construction standards and exacting quality standards.
• Highlight any concerns, unsafe conditions or acts to your line manager.
• Mentor other team members, including LE2 Lines Craftsperson.

• Have previous experience as a lines crafts person.
• Hold current DNO authorisations (Work on Dead Networks, Live LV Working).
• IPAF accreditation.
• NRSWA Operative.
• IOSH Working Safely qualification.
• Driving licence with C1+E category.
• City & Guilds 2339 (formerly 2322).
• NPTC Chainsaw qualification.

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