81360 - GangerThis Ganger will report to Field Staff Supervisor and will work within Network Operations - EPN Areas based in our North Walsham depot. You will be permanent employee in our Powercare team.You will attract a salary of £40,225 per annum and a bonus of 3%.Close Date: 14th Sept 2025All applications will be reviewed after the close date.We also provide the following additional benefits22 days annual LeavePersonal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)Tenancy Loan Deposit schemeTax efficient benefits: cycle to work schemeSeason ticket loanOccupational Health supportSwitched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.Supplier discounts, such as O2, EE, Vauxhall cars, Universal tyresDiscounted access to sports and social clubsEmployee Assistance Programme.Job Purpose: To perform excavation, backfill and reinstatement works on Faults, and Unmetered Connections work streams within the UK Power Networks SPN Distribution Licence area and act as a support person (electrical)Principal Accountabilities:Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this roleTo perform risk assessments and maintain safe working practicesBe able to operate hand held IT equipment to receive job instructions and record site informationEnsure quality of works meets with current proceduresEnsure works are carried out to meet guaranteed service standardsEnsure the security of vehicle, tools, plant and equipmentTo work on their own or as lead person in a 2-person excavation teamBe prepared to undertake other reasonable tasks following the requirements of the CompanyBe an ambassador for UK Power Networks.Qualifications:NRSWA Units 001-009Full UK Driving LicenceTowing LicenceMachine Operator ticketCSCS Operatives cardEmergency First AidLV Support PersonExperience working on electricity networkThe following skills are not essential for the role but would be advantageousTrench Support (deep excavation)Moling qualificationAbrasive WheelLV Support PersonSub-Station EntryDumper DriverNature and Scope:You will work either as the lead person in a 2-man excavation team, carrying out planned works, or as part of a combined excavation & jointing team carrying out fault repair workYou will be required to travel anywhere within the SPN and LPN Footprint of UK Power Networks and participate in an out of hours standby rota.Please Note: Internal candidates who are still within a probationary period must obtain the written approval of their manager, which must be submitted with their application.Health & Safety ResponsibilitiesManagers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used.If in doubt ask!We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
