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Freedom Network Services - Overhead Line Supervisor

Department:
Freedom Network Services

Job Title:
Overhead Line Supervisor

Job Description:
This vacancy is for an Overhead Line Supervisor, working for Freedom Group Of Companies, Network Services Division.

Accountabilities:-

Site Management
•Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the standards, policies and procedures of Freedom Group and its customers.
•Maintain own competence in accordance with legislative changes and customer requirements.
•Assist in costing schemes for quotation as required.
•Manage all customer-related processes in line with Freedom Group’s Integrated Management System.
•Monitor and report on progress of work to the Project Manager, and others as required.
•Ensure that Sites are managed in accordance with issued policies and procedures.
•Liaise with third parties for day to day site access and material storage areas.

Health and Safety
•Provide immediate, authoritative, guidance and discipline on SHE matters.
•Ensure that employees on site conform to Freedom Group’s SHE policy and issued safety instructions.
•Ensure site safety and daily risk assessments are carried out.
•Actively monitor teams within your line management responsibility (under LQP.407).
•Ensure that risk assessments and method statements are carried out and followed and that staff conform to all instructions.
•Ensure that accidents and near misses are suitably reported, recorded and investigated and that remedial action is carried out promptly.
•Report any concerns regarding SHE to the SHE team and your manager

Planning and organising
•Take overview of work activities to be completed, and co-ordinate use of all resources including people, materials and equipment for effective and timely completion of work.
•Ensure resources are delivered to appropriate sites in accordance with project plans.
•Liaise closely with Project Manager/Assistant to understand and manage priorities arising.
•Ensure the Chargehand has job instructions, plans etc.
•Take care of, and maintain in good working order, issued vehicles, tools and equipment.
•Complete appropriate records in an accurate and timely manner. E.g. site measurement, work record sheets, risks assessments and site safety inspections.

People
•Work with teams to ensure safe, effective and efficient implementation of Freedom Group’s operations.
•Ensure that staff timesheets, expense sheets and vehicle log sheets are completed accurately.
•Supervise teams: give sound advice and work instructions according to the type of work being undertaken; manage performance of teams such as time keeping and productivity.
•Monitor and report on the performance of teams to Project Managers.
•Take charge in emergencies ensuring appropriate procedures are followed.
•Induct and support new employees/team members, review performance and identify training needs of staff reporting to you.
•Liaise with appropriate people to ensure the smooth running of projects, e.g. site managers and supervisors, subcontractors, clients, customers, landowners, suppliers and colleagues.
•Contribute to wider team: advise, share knowledge and experience based on expertise.

Quality
•Implement Freedom Group’s approach to Quality in all you do.
•Complete all work to high standards.
•Identify and implement areas of improvement in Freedom Group’s processes and operations.
•Ensure working practices and processes are followed.

Qualifications
Certificated in the following areas:
•First Aid
•Manual Handling
•Electricity at Work
•Driving
•Electric Shock
•IOSH Working Safely
Experience
Experience of working on projects in the electricity industries.
Experience of Overhead Lines & Jointing on some or all voltages, preferably as a chargehand or with some supervisory responsibilities.

Skills and expertise
Good supervision skills.
Sound knowledge of H&S and its practical implications.
Some knowledge of CDM regulations

Main Location:
Various

Job Reference::
FR528