Distribution Cable Jointers
Due to continued success in securing new contracts and growth, OCU has exciting opportunities for experienced Distribution Cable Jointers to join our delivery team. Positions are available across Leeds, Sheffield, Lincolnshire, Stockton, and Hull.
This is a great opportunity to become part of an established and high-performing team within our Power division, working on our long-term NPG framework. We're particularly keen to hear from candidates who hold current NPG operational authorisations, though further development and training can be provided in-house.
Role Overview:
As a Jointer, you'll primarily work on LV, 11kV networks and Faults
(subject to existing authorisations), delivering critical infrastructure safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform jointing operations, including connecting new and existing LV/11kV networks, installing and energising new Link Boxes, cut-out replacements, LV and HV Asset replacement, faults 24/7 and connecting new and existing LV/11kV customers and networks.
- Ensure work is carried out safely and in line with quality and technical specifications.
- Maintain a strong safety-first mindset—for yourself and those around you.
- Complete required documentation and update our digital work management systems.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Valid NPG operational authorisations (essential)
- Authorised to joint at LV and/or 11kV
- NRSWA accreditation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and maintain high attention to detail
Company Information:
OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
Our People, our Culture, our Values
As a business, we pride ourselves on operating a ‘People First’ culture, striving to constantly deliver on our 5 core company values.
1. We Care about Safety - It is our goal for everyone working on our behalf to go home healthy and safe at the end of each and every day.
2. We lead with Integrity - Integrity is central to everything we do. Without it, we wouldn’t have the relationships with our clients, nor would we have built an enviable reputation within the industry.
3. We strive to be Better everyday - We take pride in everything we do. This involves a meticulous approach to our work, endeavouring to make each day better than the last.
4. We make a Positive Impact - We want to make the places we work in better; leaving a lasting infrastructure and social legacy. We believe in proactivity to maximise impact.
5. We Deliver to Grow - The successful delivery of frameworks and contracts feeds our ability to grow strategically and strengthen OCU to expand the business and capabilities even further.
About OCU
Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.
Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.
We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.
We believe that being successful is a choice.
We choose to be successful.
We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.
Distribution Cable Jointers
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