80926 - Labourer - Powercare
This Labourer will report to the Senior Agent and will work within Network Operations based in our East London office. You will be a permanent employee in our Powercare team.
You will attract a salary of £32,855 per annum + benefits and a bonus of 1%.
If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check
Close Date:. 15/06/2025
We also provide the following additional benefits
22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan
Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
Occupational Health support
Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
Discounted gym membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Job Purpose
To work as part of a 2-person excavation team carrying out excavation, backfill and reinstatement works on Faults, Small Service and Unmetered Connections work streams within the UK Power Networks LPN Distribution Licence area.
Principal Accountabilities
Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role To perform risk assessments and maintain safe working practices Be able to operate hand held IT equipment to receive job instructions and record site information Ensure quality of works meets with current procedures Ensure works are carried out to meet guaranteed service standards Ensure the security of vehicle, tools, plant and equipment Be prepared to undertake other reasonable responsibilities following the requirements of the Company Act as an ambassador for UK Power Networks.
Nature and Scope
You will work as part of a 2-person excavation team carrying out planned works or as part of an excavation / jointing team carrying out fault repair work.
You will travel anywhere within the LPN Footprint of UK Power Networks and participate in an out of hours standby rota.
Qualifications:
The following skills are not essential for the role but would be advantageous
Experience working on electricity network
Plant Operator qualification (mini excavator)
Demonstrate a safety culture.
Should you not have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed above, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip you. If you do not have all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until they have developed the required competencies.
