With an expanding reputation and increasing workload, we now have a position available for a
Craft Attendant/Trainee
, with the possibility of training up to full Craftsman.
Work for clients is typically within a 2-hour travel distance but can occasionally be further afield with overnight stays required (Supplied). Travel to the site will be in a company vehicle and travel time from home will be paid as part of the working day.
Key Duties
The successful applicant will work alongside a Craftsman or Engineer on a daily basis. Time on site is typically from 8 am, for site induction until 4.30 pm. Travel time to and from the site will depend on the location and will be in addition to on-site work hours. Typical working days can range from 8 to 14 hours on-site.
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Sharing of driving duties to and from the site in a company vehicle.
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General daily assistance and support to the Craftsman/Engineer.
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Preparing work area.
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Ensuring tools, materials, and test equipment are ready to use.
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Keeping the work area clean and tidy.
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Keeping the vehicle clean and tidy.
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Ensuring consumable items are accounted for and stock kept at a suitable level.
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Mixing and pouring epoxy resin to complete joints.
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Assisting/Learning the work and testing being conducted by the Craftsmen and Engineers.
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Acting in a Live Working Support Person role when the Craftsman is carrying out live cable jointing.
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Completing test forms and as-installed drawings, and records.
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Other reasonable duties as required by the Craftsman, Line Manager, or Director.
Requirements
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A full clean UK Driving License.
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A willingness to travel due to the nature and location of the company’s work.
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A willingness to stay away overnight when required for work further afield.
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Active engagement in the company safety policy and industry safety requirements to comply with the Health & Safety at Work etc Act and other UK laws.
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An enthusiastic approach to work and promoting the positive and professional reputation of the company at all times.
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An eagerness to learn and develop knowledge and experience, both in formal training and on-the-job mentoring.
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An ability to retain information in order to complete required industry competency assessments.
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The following items would be desirable but full training can be provided for applicants meeting the essential criteria fully:
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Jointers Mate/Craft Attendant course completed.
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Emergency First Aid at Work completed within the last 3 years.
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Holder of a valid CSCS or CSCS affiliated card, such as ECS or EUSR (SHEA Power).
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To progress as a Trainee Craftsman, the applicant would preferably need to possess electrical theory knowledge from having completed an electrical qualification, such as below or equivalent preferably:
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City & Guilds 236 or 2360.
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City & Guilds 232 or 2320.
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City & Guild 2339.
Benefits
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Hourly Pay Rate to be negotiated based on previous experience and existing qualifications/training.
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Paid travel to and from work.
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Minimum 40 hours per week paid, with applicable travel/overtime paid in excess.
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20 days paid holiday entitlement (plus Bank Holidays).
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Enrolment in the company pension scheme.
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Use of company vehicle for travel to and from the site.
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Overnight accommodation expenses and meals are booked and paid directly by the company.
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Tools and PPE provided.
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Applicable training provided.
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Additional training and development are available.
The candidate will be required to start immediately, where possible.