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Trainee Poling Operatives
May 23, 2022 | Comments Off on Trainee Poling Operatives
Location: Hampshire, Berkshire, and the IOW
Business Area: Utilities - Telecoms
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £30 - £33k + OT (Starting Salary depending on driving licence) +
Are you looking to start a career in Telecoms?
With fantastic training opportunities and our growth and ambition to be industry leaders, now really is an exciting time to join our telecoms team!
As an Openreach core partner, this exciting opportunity will see us providing multi-million pound planned and reactive fibre and copper network services across Hampshire and Berkshire
About the role as a Trainee Poling operative
We are currently recruiting for Trainee Poling Operatives with or without HGV CAT C driving licence to work as part of a 2-man gang. Upon completion of an intense training programme, you will be responsible for planting, replacing, dressing, and maintaining telegraph poles within the Openreach overhead network.
What can you expect from us?
Full training will be provided! As your training progresses you will be fully accredited in all the required qualifications to work on the Openreach overhead telegraph pole network, all qualifications recorded on your personal Smart Awards card (That we will pay for!).
All tools, vehicles and clothing will be provided to enable you to work safely and to the highest quality standards in the Openreach network.
As a Trainee Poling operative you will be fully supported in your early career from highly qualified supervisors and operatives in the role you are undertaking.
What we can offer you:
At Kier, we're proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
In addition, you can expect a competitive salary and a strong benefits package that includes:
- Pay rises upon completion of training / accreditation at 6 months, 12 months, 18 months
- Excellent overtime rates, Saturday x1.5, Sunday x2.
- New and enhanced family friendly policies with 8 weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, and important guidance on the menopause and the support we can offer
- 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family,
- Access to our pension scheme - Kier retirement savings plan
- Cycle2Work and payroll giving schemes
- Kier's Green Car Scheme
- Two employee Share Scheme options
- A huge range of deals and discounts at many your favourite brands
What we need from you?
No experience required as we will provide you with full training lasting approximately 6 weeks including "on the job training" with experienced Poling operatives. All we ask is that you have the right attitude and a "can do" approach to getting the job done on behalf of our customer.
- You will need to hold a full CAT C HGV driving licence with less than 3 points
- You will enjoy working as part of a team, outside in all weather conditions rather than being stuck behind a desk
- You will strive for a role that keeps you fit and active and physically demanding role involving manual handling duties.
Make the journey. Leave a legacy. Join us today as a Trainee Poling Operative
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds, and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. Take a to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these by emailing .
Closing Date: 24th June 2022
Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.
Recruitment agencies - we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters. The recruitment team will engage with agencies who have signed up to our PSL should we require assistance. For further information, visit our careers .
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