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Labourer - Powercare

[permanent] - London

Posted: 14/03/2026

82259This Groundworks Labourer will report to Area Agent and will work... Read More

82259This Groundworks Labourer will report to Area Agent and will work within Network Operations – Powercare based in the London region. You will be permanent employee in our Powercare team. You will attract a salary of £34,728 and a bonus of 3%. 19% shifted Allownace £6, 598. Close Date: 29th March 2026 If you are successful you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check. All applications will be reviewed after the close date. We also provide the following additional benefits 22 days annual Leave Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Supplier discounts, such as O2, EE, etc. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. Job Purpose: To work as part of a 2-person excavation team carrying out excavation, backfill and reinstatement works on Faults, Small Service and Unmetered Connections work streams within the UK Power Networks LPN Distribution Licence area. Principal Accountabilities: Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role To perform risk assessments and maintain safe working practices Be able to operate hand held IT equipment to receive job instructions and record site information Ensure quality of works meets with current procedures Ensure works are carried out to meet guaranteed service standards Ensure the security of vehicle, tools, plant and equipment Be prepared to undertake other reasonable responsibilities following the requirements of the Company Act as an ambassador for UK Power Networks. Nature and Scope: You will work as part of a 2-person excavation team carrying out planned works or as part of an excavation / jointing team carrying out fault repair work. You will travel anywhere within the EPN,SPN and LPN Footprint of UK Power Networks and participate in an out of hours standby rota. Qualifications: NRSWA Units 001-003 Full UK Driving Licence CSCS Operatives card Emergency First Aid Banksman qualification The following skills are not essential for the role but would be advantageous Experience working on electricity network Plant Operator qualification (mini excavator) Demonstrate a safety culture. Should you not have the full range of essential skills, qualifications and competencies listed above, there may be an opportunity for further training to equip you. If you do not have all relevant competencies for the core grade, it will be appropriate to appoint at a lower grade until they have developed the required competencies. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used. If in doubt ask! We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Read Less

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