Leading Cable Hand

The purpose of this role is to effectively assist the Site Manager/Site Supervisor by leading and supervising the site cable installation teams to ensure the safe and efficient performance of works on site installing and commissioning a diverse range of electrical HV projects for Powersystems. Assist the site operations team with the installation of works. To take responsibility for ensuring all projects are installed and commissioned in line with Company procedures, within the agreed timeframe and with due regard to Health, Safety and Wellbeing.,

• Attend and provide input to regular meetings with Site Manager/Site Supervisor to ensure efficient and effective supervision.


• Prepare for and complete internal and external audits with Site Manager and SHEQ team.


• Ensure all tools, equipment and materials are pre-arranged and inspected prior to arrival to site.


• Ensure all tools, equipment and material are kept in good working order and any defects rectified in a timely manner.


• Liaise with Site Manager and Project Engineer/Manager to co-ordinate all planned works.


• Successfully complete and implement SSSTS course and be the main point of contact for the cabling installation


• Efficiently lead cable installation teams including assisting with the installation of cabling, earthing and testing.


• Assist electricians, jointers and any other trade with general works.


• Attend regular site meetings and ensure progress is made on health and safety matters.


• Carry out toolbox talks and daily briefings to staff


• Document site progress and report to Site Manager and Project Manager via Site diary.


• Proactively promote Priority No. 1 and encourage all staff to engage in safety reporting and awareness.


• Monitor, manage and report on performance of staff on site.


• Set out jobs/tasks from drawings and specifications and requisition the necessary installation materials.


• Follow project programme and meet milestones dates, in partnership with Site Manager/Project Manager.


• Liaise with Site Manger/Project Manager to request required labour on site.


• Proactively identify and health and safety issues and remedy in a timely manner.


• Supervise and co-ordinate cabling works.


• Manage and maintain site pool vehicles.


• Identify scope changes and assist Site Manager/Project Manager with quoting works.


• Proactively suggest improvements and raise Non-Conformance Reports (NCR's) as appropriate.


• Identify any potential issues and delays.


• Update as built drawings to highlight any changes to original drawings.


• Ensure accurate and timely completion of management documentation / administration duties such as QUIDS, etc.


• Provide proactive support and guidance to all parties on compliance with statutory requirements and Company standards.


• Contribute to the future success of Powersystems and clients


• Proactively look at ways to enhance the service offered by the business, and improve the efficiency of company processes


• Maintain a professional image at all times


• Embrace and demonstrate Powersystems 5 principles of: Priority No.1 - Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive
  
  3 years' experience in installing cables of various types and methods.


• Supervisory capacity in charge of complex electrical installations or have exceptional technical skill, ability and experience beyond that of previous position.


• Experience leading a team


• Experience with heavy electrical cable installation


• Experience of work within the high voltage sector.


• Experience of using Microsoft Office.


• Successfully completed and implement SSSTS training


• Minimum of 2-3 years' relevant experience of electrical engineering within the electrical contracting or electrical industries.


• Able to follow business processes whilst managing multiple time pressured tasks.


• Full UK driving licence.
  
  Powersystems UK is an employee-owned high voltage electrical engineering company. We specialise in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation. Due to our continuing success, we have a pipeline of work into 2025 and beyond.
  
  Contributory company pension scheme


• Private health insurance


• Life assurance


• Employee assistance programme


• 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays


• Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business


• Great training and development opportunities


• Holiday purchase scheme


• Cycle to work scheme


• On-site gym




Powersystems is an employee-owned business and has a keen interest in the well-being and success of all its employees. We will encourage and empower you to be imaginative, share your great ideas and be involved in the future success of our business.

Everyone is welcome at Powersystems. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We offer a positive and rewarding working environment, relaxed in terms of some of our approaches, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in place to develop your knowledge and career. If you believe that you have what it takes to power our future together then we wish to hear from you.



Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.



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