Jobs in Canning Town North

82718 - Labourer

This Labourer will report to the Senior Agent and will work within Network Operations based in our Bidder street, London office. You will be a permanent employee in our Powercare team.

You will attract a salary of £36, 273 per annum and a bonus of 3%.

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

Close Date: 22nd July 2026

We also provide the following additional benefits

22 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

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 is crucial. To perform risk assessments and maintain safe working practices is important. The ability to operate handheld IT equipment is necessary to receive job instructions and record site information. Ensuring quality of works meets current procedures is important. We must perform works to meet guaranteed service standards. Additionally, ensuring the security of vehicle, tools, plant, and equipment is a top priority. 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 LPN Footprint of UK Power Networks and participate in an out of hours standby rota.

Qualifications:

Essential

Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

NRSWA Units (Apply online only)
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