Shifted Ganger

83107 - Shifted Ganger This Shifted Ganger role will report to the Field Staff Supervisor and will work within Network Operations based in Maidstone and Canterbury. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £42,015 per annum (dependent on skills and experience), 12% shift allowance and a bonus of 3%. Close Date: 26th November 2026 All applications will be reviewed after the closing date. We also provide the following additional benefits 22 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. Private Medical Cover Reservist Leave – Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan – Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On – scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers' products Discounted gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Job Purpose: To carry out excavation, backfill and reinstatement works on Faults, and Unmetered Connections work streams within the UK Power Networks SPN Distribution Licence area and act as a support person (electrical) Principal Accountabilities: Responsibility for all aspects of Safety, Health and Environment relevant to this role To carry out risk assessments and maintain safe working practices Be able to operate handheld IT equipment to receive job instructions and record site information Ensure quality of works meets with current policies and procedures Ensure works are carried out to meet guaranteed service standards Ensure the security of vehicle, tools, plant and equipment To be able to work on their own or as lead person in a 2-man excavation team Be prepared to undertake other reasonable duties in line with the requirements of the Company Act as an ambassador for UK Power Networks and deliver excellent customer service Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience: Essential NRSWA Units 001-003 Full UK Driving Licence Towing Licence Machine Operator ticket CSCS Operatives card Emergency First Aid LV Support Person Experience of working on electricity network Sub-Station Entry Desirable NRSWA Units 004 - 006 Trench Support (deep excavation) CSCS Operatives card Moling qualification Abrasive Wheel Dumper Driver Person Skills Work efficiently and communicate effectively with other team members Have the enthusiasm to learn and develop new skills and techniques Demonstrate a strong safety culture Be flexible in their approach to work Nature and Scope: The successful applicant will be expected to work either as part of a combined excavation & jointing team carrying out fault repair work or as the lead person in a 2-man excavation team, carrying out planned works. The successful candidate will be required to travel anywhere within the SPN Footprint of UK Power Networks and participate in an out of hours standby rota. Health & Safety Responsibilities Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied. Employees need to be aware that for some craft and operational roles that work at height, or use fall arrest devices, there is an upper weight limit of 116Kg due to maximum safe working load of the safety equipment that is used. If in doubt ask! We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Where applicable, this role is subject to safer recruitment processes and robust pre‑employment checks If you have any queries in connection to this vacancy or your application, please contact us at careers@ukpowernetworks.co.uk quoting the vacancy reference number and a member of the team will get in touch with you as soon as possible.