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Ganger
March 30, 2021 | Comments Off on Ganger
Location: Lutterworth
Business Area: Kier Utilities- Western Power Distribution
Creating a future
Kier works as part of a framework for Western Power Distribution to ensure its customers have power in their homes, businesses, schools and hospitals. We are an essential member of the team mainly working on reactive and planned maintenance in Lutterworth and across the midlands.
We employ a large number of teams across the region, whose role it is to either respond to emergencies to dig down in the street or on private property to give our client access to repair their asset, or to lay new mains cables as part of their ongoing planned maintenance programme. Our responsibility begins with planning the works and finishes with us clearing site having put it back to the same or better condition than when we arrived, making sure that customers are happy and informed throughout every stage of the works. We currently have the opportunity for a Ganger to join the team.
You will be responsible for all stages of works on site, which will involve all aspects of Dig & Lay on the electricity network. You will need to have a strong focus on Health & Safety whilst completing the work on time and to the required specification.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Holder of a Full UK Driving Licence
- Holder of relevant CSCS/CPSC cards
- Holders of NRSWA card
- Strong interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels both written and verbal
- EUSR Power
- Cat and Genny Training
- Utility Experience
- Deep Excavation Training/ experience
Desirable Skills/ Experience/ Training
- UK Driving Licence CAT C + E
- EUSR- SHEA Power
The normal working hours for this role are 45 hours per week, comprised of four 12 hour shifts worked between 7.00 a.m. and 7.00 p.m. with a 45 minute unpaid break on each working day. Employees will work 4 days out of every 7 on a rolling 3 week shift pattern and will be required to work these shifts on the days of the week requested by the Company, including Saturdays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays.
You can also expect a competitive salary and a strong benefits package that includes:
- Free Life Assurance
- Access to our valuable pension scheme Matched up to 7.5%
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Two employee Share Scheme options
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount Shopping available at over 800 retailers
Pre-employment checks:
It's worth remembering that we'll undertake the relevant/ standard employment checks if you're successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Make the journey. Leave a legacy.
Being part of Kier means living our values of?being Collaborative, Trusted and Focused.?We all have the potential to shape our world, and it's through these values that we will leave?a lasting legacy. Bring your talent and ambition to Kier and you will be given the scope and opportunity to invest in your own future, to build your expertise and contribute to a rich and diverse culture.
Kier is an inclusive employer.
Closing Date: 13th April 2021
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.