Overhead Transmission Linesman - ref. l854003
Skills Provision is seeking skilled and experienced High-Voltage Overhead Transmission Line Workers for positions throughout the United Kingdom.
The employer is a leading service provider supporting the nation’s energy networks, with a strong focus on decarbonisation and progressing towards Net Zero. These roles involve "roaming" work, meaning there is no fixed location.
For international candidates, visa sponsorship is available.
Position: Overhead Transmission SpecialistsSector: Energy
Type: Permanent
Location: United Kingdom
Salary£21.97 per hour
Induction and winter training rate: £19.66 per hour
Stand-by period: Fixed rate starting at £66 per day
BenefitsOvertime opportunities
21 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Life insurance
Pension plan enrolment
Visa sponsorship for up to 3 years, with a possible extension for an additional 2 years
Accommodation allowance
50% reimbursement for initial one-way economy flight to the UK
Working Hours
Standard working hours: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Summer: 10-hour shifts (26 weeks)
Winter: 9-hour shifts (26 weeks)
Key Responsibilities
Risk awareness: Health & Safety, hazards, working at height
Thorough understanding of national and company regulations and standardsMaintain safe working practices
Perform rigging tasks
Perform blocking (dressing) or clipping-in (suspension) on both tension and suspension Line Towers
Undertake spacering/de-spacering tasks
Safely use a Spacer Trolley for new and old spacers installation/removal
Apply earthing schemes (add-leads) to OHL conductors
Safely use platforms, ladders, or pladers for work on tension, suspension, or line towers
Carry out jointing tasks (socks, stockings, permanent joints)
Undertake jumpering tasks
Perform in-situ steelwork replacement
Read and understand tower drawings for assembly/erection tasks
Install down leads in line with provided diagrams
Operate effectively within a team
Adapt to a dynamic work environment
Requirements
A minimum of 3 years' continuous experience in high-voltage overhead line transmission projects, including but not limited to:
Working at heights of up to 75m on steel lattice towersMaintenance of HV transmission lines
High Voltage OHL Tension/Stringing
Tower assembly/erection using Crane/Derrick (Falcon)
Additional skills/qualifications that would be beneficial:
Relevant formal qualificationsExperience with puller/tensioner, erection, or tractor winch operation
Valid UK driving license or international permit (assistance with conversion available)
For International Applicants:
International candidates must meet UK Home Office requirements for the Skilled Worker Visa, which include:
Passing the UKVI IELTS or providing proof of English proficiencyA clear Tuberculosis test (if applicable)
Clean immigration history
Skills Provision is an ethical international recruitment agency, as such our adverts do not discriminate with regards to age, race, gender, colour, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.