Equans is a renowned energies & services contractor and a proud member of the Bouygues global industrial group. Our expertise spans the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide.
We have a great opportunity for an LV Jointer to join our cable connection team to support our long term street lighting maintenance contract covering Kent. This position is based from our Sittingbourne office.
Key activities
- Carry out site specific risk assessment prior to any site activities electronically on Tablet provided
- Set up site in accordance with chapter 8 of NRSWA street works code of practice
- To fulfil Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental (HSQE) responsibilities by adherence to the requirements of the Company's HSQE Policies and HSQE Management Plans
- Comply with the Company’s Policies, Management Plans, Procedures and to work alongside the company’s distribution safety rules
- Ensure that all materials are transported to and from site in a safe and secure manner without damage and disposed of correctly where applicable
- Install ducting systems to DNO specifications
- To install cable to DNO specifications
- Prepare and commence with their work activities and carry out cable jointing tasks as per the adopting utilities requirements.
- To ensure that whilst carrying out works in a live environment that they are working in a manner that complies with companies Operational Procedures and distribution safety rules. Also ensure the adopting utilities jointing methods are being adhered to at all times
- Liaise with the DNO control centre during operations as and when required and report any near misses and hazards using the BYES NOC hotline along with adopting utilities reporting procedures
- Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times
- To ensure that the full co-operation and best customer relations are maintained at all times specifically on site
- Check that the authorised Persons task instructions that are issued electronically are complied with at all times.
- Complete task sheet on tablet for each and every job
Skills, qualifications & experience
- Excellent health and safety knowledge
- Manually handling
- Solid experience working on electrical infrastructure projects, with a focus on high voltage systems
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
We offer an excellent benefits package including
- Generous holiday leave
- Aviva Private GP consultations
- Westfield Health cash plan
- Gym membership discount
- Pension
- Company share scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Who are we?
EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
What’s next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.
In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.
At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
