HV/LV Cable Jointer

88 Days Old

HV/LV Cable JointerScotlandPermanentCompetitive + Company Vehicle + Flexible Benefits
Freedom are currently recruiting for a Cable Jointer to join our team in Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a skilled team undertaking cable jointing works on paper/lead and polymeric cables, along with fitting and wireman duties. The role supports the upgrade and replacement of substation equipment, ensuring safe, high-quality workmanship and delivering fit-for-purpose networks for our customers.
You’ll be working on a variety of projects that promote the company in a positive light and contribute to the ongoing development of the UK’s electrical infrastructure.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:
- Supporting 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. - Assisting with the replacement of plant/equipment and associated multicores and earthing cables to deliver fully operational schemes. - Progressing to "Authorised Person" status under SSE's Safety Rules, enabling:
- Independent access to substations containing live exposed conductors.
- Receipt and cancellation of permits to work.
- Supervision of working parties.
- Recognising and promoting best practices and innovation. - Maintaining and ensuring the safety of all issued company property, including PAT and calibration testing. - Assisting technical staff such as SAPs with cable identification, spiking, phasing, and pressure testing of power cable systems up to 33kV.
What we’re looking for:
We’re looking for a skilled and safety-conscious individual with a strong background in cable jointing and substation work. Ideally, you’ll have:
- Experience in cable jointing on LV/HV/EHV networks. - A minimum of 2 years’ practical or craft skills experience using hand tools. - Basic operational knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems. - A valid Site Safety Passport and/or experience working on CDM sites. - Manual Handling certification. - DNO Authorisations for SSE to receive and cancel PTW (or equivalent DNO authorisation such as ENW or NPG) – desirable. - A full UK Driving Licence. - HV/LV switching experience.
Benefits:
We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:
- Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) - 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays with an option to Buy/Sell additional days - Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution - Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days - Private Medical Insurance - Life Assurance - Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) - Flexible benefits to choose from including: Dental Insurance, Gym Membership, Give-As-You Earn, Travel Insurance and 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 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.
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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Location:
Perth
Job Type:
FullTime

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