UK Power Networks • Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1aa TN1 1AA

Jointer

About this role

82481 - Jointer

This jointer will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within Network Operations based in our Tunbridge Wells office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.

You will attract a salary of £43,874 per annum plus benefits and a bonus of 3%.

If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check

Close Date

. 25/05/2026

We also provide the following additional benefits

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22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.

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Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid

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Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)

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Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan

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Tax efficient benefits

Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes

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Occupational Health support

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Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products

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Discounted gym membership

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Employee Assistance Programme

Job Purpose

To manage electrical works which range from the connection of new supplies, diversion and alterations to locating and repairing faults.

Principal Accountabilities

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Location and restoration of faults on the LV underground Network.

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Connect new/altered housing supplies and reinforcements.

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Connect diversions both HV/LV for developers or Local Authorities up to 33KV.

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Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment in this role.

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Deliver the job to time and guaranteed service levels.

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Efficient use of materials.

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Complete work to the correct specification.

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To perform risk assessments and maintain safe working practices.

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Manage Craft Attendants.

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Use of appropriate IT equipment including TDR, LV Faults sniffer and FFE equipment

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Supervise excavating teams

Qualifications

The following skills and attributes are important to this role

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City and Guilds 2339 (formally 2322) certificate or equivalent

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HAUC (NRSWA) qualification as a supervisor and operative

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Flexibility and able to work in a team environment

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Ability to problem solve in a practical way

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Able to work under pressure

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Must have a clean driving licence

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Understanding operational and 1

500 diagrams