Apprentice Trainee Transmission Linesman

Attend the site safe start/ daily setting to work brief Be involved and sign onto the site risk assessment & other associated works documentation Set to work & set the working site up as per the relevant instruction. Inspect all personal and work equipment prior to use. Take instruction from the permit holder Identify the safe area of work as per the issued permit under supervision.

Work under direct supervision of nominated mentors to include:

Work at height using specific harness and fall arrest attachments in line with company & health and safety policy and procedure Use specific access equipment including ladders, pladders & platforms for safe access to HV electrical systems Install conductor earthing systems under personal supervision to manage impressed voltage Install lifting and rigging systems on the structure to carry out tasks including; Insulator, fittings, spacer and conductor replacement in line with approved methods Use plant and equipment inline with any training provided under mentor and gang supervision Report all hazards, near misses and incidents to line management

Training:

The company provided safety & technical related training for role & network authorisation as required.

Three years on site training UK wide.

Full-time hours, typically involving extended shifts and a   requirement to work away from home, often for periods of time, due to the nature of site work across the UK. Specific shift patterns will be communicated by the Operations Manager.

The apprenticeship is delivered on-site with the employer, with the City and Guilds qualification completed with Wigan & Leigh College.

Training Outcome:

The Apprentice will gain a unique and comprehensive understanding of the Transmission industry. Many line workers who began in this field have advanced to global opportunities, achieving financial success that often surpasses the expectations of typical graduates.

Employer Description:

Advantage NRG are a specialist, labour-only, sub-contractor. We use our own skilled labour force to build and maintain electrical transmission systems.

Serving major utility contractors throughout the UK. Our staff work in self-sufficient teams of 4 to 7 men to undertake all aspects of work for the refurbishment, upgrading, re-wiring, dismantling and construction of high voltage, overhead line steel tower and wood pole supported transmission systems.

We supply managed teams of trained, competent and network authorised Chargehands and Linesman complete with tools, fall arrest equipment and experienced Supervision when required. Our staff are trained to the highest standards and work proactively with our clients to deliver work on time, safely to the technical specifications and quality standards expected. This includes administrative, technical, safety, training, competency and operational delivery.

Working Hours :
Site hours are 07:30 to 18:00, usually (but not guaranteed) with a 12 days on, 2 days off working pattern (every other weekend working).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness