Jointer's Mate

Job Introduction

Jointer's Mate – Pontypridd, South Wales

Join a leading utilities company that champions innovation and service excellence. At UKPS, part of the Last Mile Group, we take pride in delivering high-quality solutions across the multi-utility sector. As our Operations team continues to grow, we’re excited to welcome a motivated Jointer’s Mate to join us.

As a Jointer's Mate at Last Mile, you’ll support the Cable Jointer with tasks related to the construction and installation of Contestable Connections up to and including 33kV. It’s a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start their career in the industry, with full training and development available to help you progress towards becoming an authorised Cable Jointer.

What’s in it for you as a Jointer's Mate?

Here at Last Mile, we pride ourselves in providing a great range of benefits including a fantastic amount of annual leave, including a Christmas shut down.

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme
• EV and ULEV salary sacrifice scheme (subject to minimum length of service)
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (x4 annual basic salary)
• Refer a friend incentive
• Wagestream
• Employee assistance programme
• Private medical insurance*
• Company sick pay*

*Some of our benefits are only applicable when you have successfully completed your probation period*

Your responsibilities as a Jointer's Mate:

• Review and understand all relevant paperwork before starting work, and complete daily site records accurately
• Conduct site risk assessments and ensure all work meets UK Power Solutions Ltd and DNO specifications
• Promote a strong health, safety, and quality culture, reporting all accidents and incidents promptly
• Use tools and equipment correctly, and ensure proper signage and barriers are in place when working on public highways in line with Chapter 8 NRSWA
• Communicate any project variations to the Site or Project Manager and support effective on-site coordination

Experience / Knowledge:

• Must be prepared to train as an LV Jointer
• Full UK driving licence

Have you got the drive to go to the Last Mile as a Jointer's Mate? Apply now!

We aim to keep candidates informed throughout the process and encourage you to apply promptly as we may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

About us:

Last Mile is one of the largest last-mile multi-utility businesses in the UK.  

We understand construction and we know utilities. We take responsibility for the ‘last mile’ of infrastructure that connects developments to wider distribution networks.  

Our strong history in gas and electricity connections, deep knowledge of the industry and secure investor backing means we can provide a comprehensive multi-utility solution that includes clean (ground source) heat networks, electricity, water and wastewater. 

Working through our operating companies UKPS (in South of England and Wales), Energetics (in Scotland, North Wales and the North of England) and our asset adoption business Last Mile Asset Management, we offer a ‘one-stop shop’ for new utility connections. 

We’re proud to be both a Great Place to Work® certified business and a Living Wage Employer, reflecting our commitment to supporting and valuing our people.

For further enquiries, contact recruitment@lastmile-group.com or visit our website at www.lastmile-group.com

At Last Mile, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We consider all applications solely on the basis of skills and experience and actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.