To carry out LV and HV cable jointing and terminations as part of NERS-aligned contestable works, delivering safe, right-first-time connections that meet DNO/IDNO technical standards and can be adopted without rework. The Cable Jointer will work under the applicable safety rules and authorisations, maintaining excellent workmanship, testing/records, and site discipline.
Main duties
- Deliver LV jointing and terminations (dead and, where authorised, live) including mains, services, link boxes/pillars and cut-outs as required.
- Deliver HV jointing and terminations (typically 11kV and 33kV; higher voltages where within company scope) in accordance with manufacturer instructions, DNO standards and project specifications.
- Undertake cable identification and proving/dead checks in line with network rules, including the use of approved identification and spiking/locking-off methods where applicable.
- Support network connection activities including planned outages, commissioning windows, energisations and reconnections, working with Authorised Persons/SAPs and the DNO Control Room interface.
- Interpret and work to drawings (as-built, cable schedules, jointing plans) and ensure accurate as-built redlines for adoption packs.
- Maintain high-quality workmanship including cable preparation, screen handling, moisture control, torque settings, earthing/bonding, sealing and reinstatement readiness.
- Complete quality and test records (e.g., jointing records, pressure tests where applicable, photo evidence, test sheets) to an audit-ready standard.
- Comply with safe systems of work (RAMS, permits, safety documents), and actively contribute to site safety briefings, toolbox talks and hazard reporting.
- Coordinate effectively with civils teams and cable-laying crews to ensure correct installation depth, protection, bending radii, ducting entries and joint bay readiness prior to jointing.
- Assist with defect/fault response work (including fault location support, repairs and reinstatement) to restore supplies safely and within agreed timescales.
Essentials
- Proven experience as a Cable Jointer working on UK distribution networks within an ICP/IDNO/DNO environment, delivering NERS-aligned contestable works.
- Demonstrable competence in LV jointing and terminations; HV jointing/terminations experience (typically 11kV and/or 33kV) strongly preferred depending on project needs.
- Strong working knowledge of network safety rules, permit/safety document discipline, and working under authorisation (e.g., Competent/Authorised/Senior Authorised persons) as applicable to the host network.
- Quality-led approach: understands adoption requirements and maintains accurate, auditable records (photos, check sheets, redlines/as-builts, material traceability).
- Ability to read and work to drawings/specifications and escalate discrepancies early to prevent non-conformances.
- Excellent on-site communication and coordination skills with civils, cable-laying teams, supervisors, DNO inspectors and project managers.
- Strong safety behaviours (stop-work authority mindset), with a track record of safe delivery in high-risk environments (excavations, confined spaces, live networks where applicable).
- Full UK driving licence.
Technical requirements
Desirable:
excavation & street works competencies relevant to utility environments (where the role requires interface with civils works).
Key Responsibilities
1. Safety, Compliance & Authorisation
