This jointer will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Cambridge office. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team.
You will attract a salary of £39,283 + benefits and a bonus of 3%.
If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check
Close Date:. 12/04/2026
We also provide the following additional benefits
25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid
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, Season Ticket Loan
Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes
Occupational Health support
Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products
Discounted gym membership
Employee Assistance Programme
Cable Jointer
We have an excellent career opportunity with us at UK Power Networks! Our teams continue to grow through their achievements, and we want you to join our exciting role that provides job security and professional development.
We are the country's biggest electricity distributor! We make sure the lights stay on for more than eight million homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East of England.
As a jointer you will improve the fault response performance across the Cambridge area. This will include speaking to customers, the central Network Operations team, and overseeing contractors.
You'll also work with engineers and others to ensure we can deliver 1st class service to our customers!
You'll also be expected to carry out all aspects of Jointing on both low and high voltages cables on the UK Power Networks distribution system.
Duties
Fault finding on the Distribution network
Connection of new supplies
Alterations to existing supplies
The restoration of LV supplies in agreement with central control
Testing and switching on the LV network - and understanding the results of the tests and acting appropriately
Repairs to public lighting services
Supervision of excavating teams
Understanding and providing updates for operational diagrams,
Low and high voltage jointing
Use of appropriate IT equipment including TDR, LV Faults sniffer and electronic touch pad. Immediate supervision of Craft Attendant.
Inspection and Maintenance
Required to undertake standby on a contractual basis
As key member of our team, our jointers play a vital role in the safe and timely restoration of and connection of supplies. UK Power Networks is regulated by various guidelines, and this role is particularly important in ensuring successful compliance with Customer Minutes Lost and Customer Interruption targets. As a jointer, you may be required to work at any location within the UK Power Networks area, at first though within the Cambridge area.
Experience
As an experienced Jointer, you'll also need these key skills for this role:
City and Guilds 2339 (formally 2322) certificate or equivalent
NRSWA qualification as a supervisor and operative m(or equivalent
A flexible approach to out of hours work
Be able to work in a team
Ability to problem solve in a practical way
Working calmly under pressure
A Clean driving licences
Personal Skills
You'll also have:
A strong safety focus
Customer focused
Potential to undertake shift working
You'll also receive regular training and development
Salary description
£39283.00 - £39283.00 per year