Linesperson Chargehand​/Linesman Chargehand

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Permanent

Competitive + Company commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits

This role carries a highly attractive £2,500 sign-on bonus when joining Freedom.

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North East / Yorkshire

Permanent

Competitive + Company commercial vehicle + Flexible Benefits

This role carries a highly attractive £2,500 sign-on bonus when joining Freedom.

(£1,250 payable in the first month of employment and £1,250 after successful completion of the probationary period.)



Please note:

This bonus is only available to candidates who apply directly to Freedom. Applications submitted via recruitment agencies will not be eligible.

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 specification. The role reports directly to 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.

• Full Driving Licence
• First Aid
• Manual Handling
• 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)
• Safe Digging Techniques
• Environmental Awareness
• CDM Awareness
• Risk Assessment Training
• Safety Marshall Training
• Freedom Supervisor Training

• Minimum 5yrs practical of Overhead Lines works up to 33kV.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and its practical implications.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Excellent team worker

• 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.
• Personal development programme