About the role
Balfour Beatty are looking for an Overhead Line Trainer/Assessor to join our Power Transmission and Distribution Team.
The OHL Trainer/Assessor will train and assess all activities associated with EHV Overhead lines operational requirements and set standards.
The role will provide UK coverage, a company car will be provided and any expenses covered for overnight stays (if/when required).
Key Accountabilities:
- Promote and encourage a culture that aligns with and actively supports company values.
- Perform all training, assessment and certification of OHL (Overhead Lines) Training for the business.
- Train assess and verify construction activities such as plant and vocational qualifications.
- Work in conjunction with the OHL Training Team Leader to develop added value training solutions in support of business needs now and in the future.
- Understand the importance of corporate governance and ensure consistent measures and standards are applied.
What you'll be doing
- Facilitate and maintain an effective communication flow and to build strong partnerships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders in order to meet site requirements for Overhead Lines training/assessing and certification to NVQ standard.
- Assess all Over Head Linesmen to ensure they are compliant with current legislation and company standards
- Work in conjunction with the Training team to continually evaluate the effectiveness of the training solution(s) in relation to business needs and realign where appropriate or to develop new training materials and review all existing training/learning material and where appropriate bring in line with the agreed standard/company branding as laid out by the Qualification & Design Consultant.
- Assess/manage and deliver OHL Vocational Qualifications & apprenticeships
- Train & Deliver various training packages (Rescue/Novice/Advanced climbers)
- Produce yearly training programme for OHL training activity
- Promote OHL training and source work where appropriate
- Deliver various OHL Training and also assess at the annual Winter Training school
- Travel throughout the UK with potential to travel worldwide assessing and delivering OHL & VQ Training
- Support and drive a compliant and professional service in line with the Company and P & OD strategy.
- Ensure that you develop your capabilities through continuing professional development
Who we're looking for
Skills Required:
Essential:
- Experience of working within the OHL industry at an operative level
- Knowledge of client authorisations
- Significant experience maintaining OHL equipment and applying relevant safety precautions as per National Grid Safety Rules and NSI’s.
- Sound knowledge of OHL and maintenance/installation techniques and practices.
- Sound understanding of the UK Electricity Transmission System.
- Practical competence in the application of OHL maintenance techniques and practices.
- Able to lead and manage work teams (Person in Charge).
- Previous training experience, knowledge sharing, development and coaching of others would be advantageous.
- To hold a UK full driving licence
- Competent in use of MS Office – Excel, Word, Outlook
Desirable:
- IRATA
- D32/33 workplace assessor qualification
- Training and Assessment qualifications, CIPD/CPD accreditation (or equivalent)
- Management or Supervision Qualification
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
