Trainee Overhead Line Worker (Phase 1 and Phase 2)

ROLE PROFILE:
Trainee Line Worker: Participate in a 2-year training programme to develop into a qualified Line Worker.

LOCATION
Ireland (various sites)

Hours of Work
39 per week

ABOUT US
Engineering Excellence through Proficiency

ReachActive provides specialist engineering services across the power, multi-utility and building services sectors within the UK and Ireland. We are a forward thinking and innovative contractor adept at recognising business opportunity, identifying gaps in the market and delivering total solutions that meet the needs and exceed all expectations of our clients.

ReachActive provides its clients with a single source of specialist project resources and services. This approach has led to its five complementary divisions, which provide an unrivalled breadth & depth of engineering services.

• Multi-utility installations and diversions
• Overhead power lines
• Substations
• Underground power networks
• Building services

OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the foremost utility engineering and building systems provider in the UK and Ireland.

OUR VALUES

• Safety – continuous promotion of a safety culture targeting zero harm
• Teamwork – collaborating and benefiting from working together
• Respect – for staff, clients, communities and the environment
• Integrity – delivering on promises
• Vision – being open to all possibilities
• Excellence – dedicated to high quality in all ReachActive does

ReachActive continuously evaluate performance against our STRIVE values.

TRAINING PROGRAMMe
A two-year training programme delivered by highly qualified and experienced professionals.

Year 1: Line Worker Phase 1: This will consist of a number of weeks of classroom environment covering all aspects of Electrical Awareness and Health and Safety Appreciation. Practical elements will also be delivered on Working At Heights /MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platforms) Access and Wood Pole climbing Training will also be delivered for all elements of overhead line construction at our tailored training facility.

Year 2 Line Worker Phase 2: The Trainee will be placed in working crews on site and will develop further skills and experience under the supervision of Person In Charge of Work (PICW) this will further develop the Trainee into a pathway to becoming a qualified Line Worker.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.
• Compliance with PSCS (Project Supervisor Construction Stage) Regulation requirements.
• Compliance with relevant company policies and procedures.
• Compliance with client’s requirements.
• Full attendance to all training modules.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Practical work background.
• A desire to achieve targets set out in training programme.
• Previous work at height experience (not essential), but must be able to work at heights.
• Prepared to work in an outdoor environment and all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to take instruction and work to high standards.

DESIRED

• 18 years or over.
• Full and valid Driver’s Licence.

QUALIFICATIONS

• leaving Cert (Pass) or Equivalent.

 

If you meet the requirements of the role, we would love to hear from you. Apply by sending your CV directly to recruitment@reachactive.com.

 

Careers

ReachActive is a fast growth company looking to attract talented, highly skilled and motivated people with a proven track record of technical expertise in the power, multi-utility and building services sectors. Our delivery and service ethos is client focused and flexible, so we are looking for persons who fit this profile and are able to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants and contractors.

ReachActive is investing in people, both new and experienced talent looking for a new challenge, a career change or simply work experience. We develop personnel, e.g. through an apprentice training route, and support employees who want to reach Chartership status or pursue further education.

To apply for a vacancy or to reach out to us, visit our View Vacancies page, visit our LinkedIn Careers Page or get in touch via recruitment@reachactive.com. Our roles are based across sites in the UK (London, Hertford, Basingstoke) and Ireland (Dublin & Mullingar).