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Linesperson Chargehand / Linesman Chargehand

New Yesterday

Linesman Chargehand North East / Yorkshire Permanent Up to £54.8k + Company Commercial Vehicle + Flexible Benefits
£2,500 Sign-On Bonus (£1,250 payable in the first month and £1,250 after successful completion of probation) Direct applicants only – agency applications not eligible.
Freedom’s Network Services team has an exciting opportunity for a Linesman Chargehand to join our field-based team. This role is key to delivering overhead line projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:
- Installing, building, and refurbishing overhead lines at LV, 11kV, and up to 33kV.
- Working to Freedom and client standards, policies, and procedures.
- Leading and guiding team members to ensure safe and effective operations.
- Maintaining site safety and completing risk assessments.
- Reporting incidents and ensuring compliance with SHEQ requirements.
What we’re looking for:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- First Aid, Manual Handling, Working at Height
- Winch Operation, IPAF 1b MEWP
- NRSWA Operative, City & Guilds 2322
- Chainsaw Certification
- DNO Authorisation (up to 33kV & Live Line Working)
- Safe Digging Techniques, Environmental Awareness
- CDM & Risk Assessment Training
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Overhead Lines up to 33kV
- Strong Health & Safety knowledge and team leadership skills
Benefits:
We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:
- Company commercial vehicle
- Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
- Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
- 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
- Private Medical Insurance
- Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
- Personal development programme
Next Steps:
As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.
We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us:
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.
Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
#LI-RF1 #LI-onsite #Freedom
Location:
Otley
Job Type:
FullTime

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