Civils Chargehand (Ref: AV008)
UK South
We have an exciting opportunity for a Civils Chargehand to join our team.
The company:
Avidety is at the heart of the community. The electricity infrastructure we repair and maintain supplies thousands of homes, businesses and public services so it’s essential that we have the right people in the right seats.
The role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to lead a civils team undertaking and delivering all aspects of civils works while facilitating the electrical engineering teams, you may occasionally work as part of a larger team. You will work on a variety of challenging projects replacing and installing wood poles, stay anchors, substation bases, excavation and reinstatement of cable joint bays, and cable installation.
The responsibilities:
- To carry out and reinstate excavations as directed and in accordance with HAUC and Company standards.
- To carryout, continuously review and brief your team on hazards and risks associated with each project.
- To complete required project documentation.
- To lead by example and safely undertake works as directed.
- To work safely at all times and in line with Company and statutory safety requirements.
- To ensure that all work is carried out efficiently and in accordance with Company procedures and client/Company distribution safety rules.
- Excavate and reinstate to relevant construction standards and exacting quality standards.
- To highlight any concerns, unsafe conditions or acts to your line manager.
- To setup and demobilise sites in accordance with NRSWA ACOP (red book)
Who we are looking for:
- A team player who is enthusiastic and willing to participate in achieving a class-leading business.
- People who can demonstrate an exceptional knowledge of hazards associated with excavations and excavation operations.
- Persons who can demonstrate and evidence use of buried service avoidance tools and techniques.
- People with a full understanding of HSG 47.
- NRSWA Operative units 1-6 inclusive.
- People with abrasive wheels training/qualification
- People with current DNO authorisations (Substation Access, Supervise high reach vehicle)
- People with HIAB/lorry loader accreditation
- People with a full Class 2 driving licence
- People who can use tablet devices.
- People with a risk adverse attitude.
What would be beneficial:
- IOSH working safely qualification.
- NPTC Chainsaw qualification.
- Hot Works Qualification (Gas-oxy/acetylene.)
