Operations Technician

Job Introduction

About the opportunity:

We're currently on the lookout for a reliable Operations Technician to become a key player in our growing Technical & Operations department, covering the London and Home Counties region.

As an Operations Technician, your role will involve using your technical knowledge, initiative, and problem-solving skills to provide essential support to Craftsmen and Project Managers. You'll be hands-on in the construction, audit, and energisation of electricity networks.

For the initial 6 months in this position, you'll work closely with our Operation Engineers and Technicians, getting acquainted with our Procedures and Policies and observing the job in action. Once fully trained, your day-to-day tasks may include traveling to various construction sites, conducting operational LV Energisations, overseeing commissioning, and handling HV & LV Cable testing and connections of new equipment.

Occasional travel to our construction sites away from home might be required, and rest assured, travel costs will be covered. If you're looking for a steady yet rewarding opportunity in the technical field, this could be the role for you.

Are you ready to energise your career with UK Power Solutions?

Your responsibilities:

• 11kV & LV switchgear pre-commissioning and testing; IR & Continuity Testing, Pressure testing, Primary & Secondary Injection Testing of basic protection systems (Fuse and Relay based), CT Continuity, Magnetisation Curve, Polarity & Ratio Checks
• 1kV & 5kV cable testing.  Sheath & IR tests for DNO witnessed tests and audits etc, including stripping & re-capping of cables for testing purposes.
• LV IR and Continuity Testing
• Liaison with DNO engineers during final connections of LV and HV installed networks, for connection and energisation of Close Coupled Unit Substations.
• Energisation of IDNO/DNO LV networks for connection of customer supplies. 
• Planning, preparation, and execution of DNO LV ‘Self-Connect’ activity, to complete final connections of LV installations directly to DNO networks.
• Support and assist Operations Engineers in DNO HV ‘self-connect’ activity, to complete final connections of HV installations directly to DNO networks, including progression to 11kV AP for switching on ground mounted apparatus.
• LV/HV fault location/repair, including completion of cable sheath repairs.
• Installation and testing of CT Metering wiring to COP3/COP5 and P283 industry standards.

Operations Technician are required to undergo assessment to obtain IDNO and DNO Authorised Person authorisations for authority to operate on IDNO/DNO networks.

About you

Experience / Knowledge:

• Previous experience in the utility sector in a similar operational role
• A sound knowledge of HV and LV distribution networks and the apparatus and cables used in Construction.

Qualifications:

• City & Guilds 2339, or equivalent, level of qualification, with a good theoretical and working knowledge of 1ph and 3ph electrical systems.
• Current or previous DNO/iDNO LV Craft and Operational Authorisation
• A recognised supervisory Health & Safety qualification (e.g. SSSTS or IOSH)

Attributes: 

• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Be able to work part of a team 

Operations Technician are required to undergo assessment to obtain IDNO and DNO Authorised Person authorisations for authority to operate on IDNO/DNO networks, which can include Last Mile, ESP Utilities, GTC, UK Power Networks, Western Power Distribution and Scottish & Southern Energy Networks.

We offer good benefits and remuneration packages, but most importantly, an enjoyable and rewarding place to work. We believe in rewarding our people well and there are plenty of career opportunities for the right person. 

In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you: 

Core Benefits: 

• 25 days holiday, increasing after 2 years by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 9 public holidays
• Holiday buy scheme 
• Discretionary bonus 
• 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

And once you have successfully completed your probation, you will have access to:

• Flexible start and finish times for eligible roles
• Private medical insurance
• Company sick pay

About us

We are UKPS; a fast-growing Multi-utility Independent Connections Provider (ICP) part of the Last Mile infrastructure. We are fully accredited under the NERS, GIRS & WIRS schemes to carry out the turnkey provision of multi-utility infrastructure and subsequent connections to new build housing, residential, commercial and industrial projects.

At Last Mile Infrastructure, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 500,000 gas,  electricity, water and wastewater connections serving residential and commercial customers. Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater, and ground source heat/cooling networks that are designed, installed and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).

At UKPS & Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to Grow With Us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you!