Linesman Chargehand

<BR/><BR/> <P><STRONG>Linesman Chargehand</STRONG></P> <P><STRONG>Basingstoke</STRONG><BR><STRONG>Permanent</STRONG><BR><STRONG>Competitive + Commercial Vehicle + Flexible Benefits</STRONG></P> <P><STRONG>Summary</STRONG></P> <P>Freedom Networks are looking for a <STRONG>Chargehand Linesman</STRONG> to join our team in a field based position. Working as a key member of an Overhead Line (OHL) team, you will lead and work alongside colleagues on a variety of challenging projects involving the construction, maintenance and replacement of overhead line networks.</P> <P><BR>This role provides the opportunity to grow your skills, take on responsibility, and develop your career within a supportive and forward thinking business.</P> <P><STRONG>Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:</STRONG></P> <UL> <LI> <P>Working as a core part of an Overhead Line team to erect poles, change transformers, and undertake a wide range of overhead line activities.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Constructing, maintaining and replacing overhead electrical networks up to 33kV.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Carrying out all work in accordance with Freedom standards, policies and procedures, as well as customer requirements.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Leading by example on site and safely undertaking works as directed.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Participating in the risk assessment process before starting work, continually reviewing site conditions and reporting any changes to your supervisor.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Working safely at all times in line with Company and statutory safety requirements.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Ensuring all work is completed efficiently and in accordance with Company procedures and distribution safety rules.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Installing and constructing overhead electricity networks to relevant construction standards and consistently high quality expectations.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Raising any concerns, unsafe acts or conditions to your line manager.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Mentoring and supporting the development of other team members.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Maintaining and developing your own competence in line with legislative and customer requirements.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Contributing as part of a team to ensure the safe, effective and efficient delivery of Freedom's operations.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Following all issued SHEQ policies, safety instructions, method statements and risk assessments.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Maintaining site safety and reporting any SHEQ concerns to your manager or the SHEQ team.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Demonstrating and promoting Freedom's AIMED and TLC values.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Completing all work to consistently high standards.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Maintaining issued vehicles, tools and equipment in good working order.</P> </LI> </UL> <P><STRONG>What we're looking for:</STRONG></P> <P><STRONG>Skills / qualifications / experience required:</STRONG></P> <UL> <LI> <P>Background and experience as a Linesperson.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Experience working on dead networks and/or live LV working.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>IPAF accreditation (training can be provided).</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Full UK driving licence.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>NRSWA Operative qualification.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Strong awareness of safety and a risk averse approach.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>Ability to interact professionally and courteously with members of the public.</P> </LI> <LI> <P>A team oriented individual who is enthusiastic, committed and focused on supporting a high performing operation.</P> </LI> </UL> <BR/><BR/> <P><STRONG>Next Steps</STRONG></P> <P>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.</P> <P> </P> <P>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.</P> <P> </P> <P><STRONG>About Us</STRONG></P> <P>Freedom are 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. </P> <P> </P> <P>You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.</P> <P> </P> <P>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.</P> <P> </P> <P>#LI-AW1</P> <P>#Freedom</P> <P>#LI-onsite</P> <P>

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