Jointers Mate

Jointers Mate

Pertemps Burton are recruiting for a highways Jointers Mate for a brilliant client based in Burton. 
 
They operate one of the largest streetlights contracting businesses in the UK, with a large presence in the Midlands.
As well as providing new installations for most of the UK’s housing developers, they also work for the majority of the local authorities in our area.

Jointers Mate Activities:

• To install street lighting and highway electrical street lighting equipment
• Act as jointers mate for connections to DNO/IDNO networks
• The safe use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role up to and including LGV (Cat C) and vehicle mounted lorry loader cranes
• Excavation and reinstatement in multiple surface types to current NRSWA standards
• Maintaining street lighting and highway electrical street furniture
• Attending call outs as required which may require participating in a 24 hours standby rota for emergency attendance

Jointers Mate Responsibilities:

• Holding a relevant authorisation to work on distribution networks
• The safe use and operation of tools, equipment and vehicles associated with the role
• To have an awareness of the working environment and surroundings
• Working in a safe manner
• Complying with operational working practices
• Taking full ownership for personal health and safety responsibilities 
• Ensuring correct selection and use of company provided PPE and equipment as required by the relevant risk assessment

Jointers Mate Requirements:

• Relevant authorisation to act as jointers mate for service connections to DNO/IDNO networks
• An appropriate NVQ (e.g. C&G 6156) or equivalent qualification in highway excavation and reinstatement
• A current NRSWA qualification (Units 1-9 preferred)
• An appropriate G39 qualification
• A current full driving licence to drive vehicles up to and including LGV Cat C
• A good understanding of the Highways Lighting business
• Electrical qualification C & G 236 Parts 1 / 2330 Level 2 would be beneficial
• A CSCS accreditation via the Highways Electrical Registration Scheme (HERS) is preferred

Please call Pertemps Burton or apply online.