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Operator
Job Reference ER275
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About Us
When you join WPD you become a part of our 6,500 plus strong team of professional, clerical and administrative staff looking after our extensive electricity distribution network, serving 7.8 million customers in the Midlands, South Wales and South West. We cover highly populated and beautiful remote areas such as:
- Birmingham, Bristol, Nottingham and Cardiff
- The Brecon Beacons, Dartmoor and the Peak District
You will become integral to a company offering many benefits, which is committed to investing in the latest technologies and working methods to improve service to customers. We know that our people are at the heart of this success and work hard to create a purposeful working environment which everyone can be a part of.
Western Power Distribution is an equal opportunities employer, a Disability level 1 Employer and a corporate signatory of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) programme. Our desire is to bring in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build further on our inclusive culture. We value and celebrate individual difference and we believe that an inclusive culture will help the business grow as a positive, strong and innovative company.
Job Introduction
As an Overhead Operator you will assist Craft teams with the construction, maintenance, replacement and repair of overhead lines up to and including 33kV. You will ideally have some experience in the electrical field although all necessary training will be be provided.
Candidates are required to have Grade A*-G/1-9 GCSE in English and Maths.
This vacancy closes at midday on 10 August 2020 but may close early should we receive a high number of applications. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
Main Responsibilities
The work involves being away from the depot, normally working in a team of two people.
You will be required to work at heights on all types of overhead lines.
Please note where job roles within the company involve working at height and the use of Personal Fall Protection Equipment, there are restrictions on the maximum weight of the individual.
The Ideal Candidate
The working environment requires quick, decisive and responsible actions to meet the demands of the role and you will need to be flexible in your approach to assist the team in meeting it's objectives.