Overhead Line Technician
High-Voltage Overhead Transmission Line
Location
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Work type
Field
Employment
Full Time
Experience
3-7 years
Compensation
£22 - £22 per hour
Posted
20h ago
Summary and responsibilities
Role overview
Summary
Skills Provision is seeking experienced High-Voltage Overhead Transmission Line workers for permanent, field-based positions across the United Kingdom. The role involves maintaining safe working practices, performing rigging, jointing, and steelwork replacement tasks on high-voltage transmission lines, and working at height on steel lattice towers.
Skills Provision is searching for skilled and experienced High-Voltage Overhead Transmission Line workers for positions across the United Kingdom.
The employer is a leading service provider supporting nationwide energy networks. They are also focused on decarbonisation and the journey towards Net Zero. These positions are ‘roaming’ based which means the work is not limited to one set location. For international applicants, visa sponsorship is available.
Role: Overhead Transmission Specialists.
Sector: Energy
Duration: Permanent
Location: United Kingdom
Salary
£22.52 p/h.
Fixed rate during the stand-by period, starting at £66 per day.
Benefits
Overtime available.
Annual leave - 21 days + Bank holidays.
Life insurance.
Enrolled in a Pension plan.
Visa sponsorship for a period of 3 years, with a possibility of extension for an additional 2 years, if required.
Accommodation allowance.
The company will reimburse 50% of the initial one-way economy flight to the UK.
Working Hours
Normal business hours are between 7:30 am – 6:00 pm.
Summer 26 weeks: 10 hours.
Winter 26 weeks: 9 hours.
The Role
Risk appreciation: H&S, hazards, working at height.
Full understanding of relevant national and company regulations and standards.
Maintain safe working practices.
Carry out rigging tasks.
Blocking (dressing) or clipping-in (suspension) on both the tension and suspension Line Tower.
Carry out spacering/de-spacering tasks.
Safe use of a Spacer Trolley (bicycle/cart, new/old spacers installation/removal).
Application of earthing schemes (add-leads) to the OHL conductors.
Safe use of a platform/ladder/plader (work on tension, suspension, or line tower).
Jointing (socks, stockings, permanent joints).
Undertake jumpering tasks.
In-situ steelwork replacement tasks.
Be able to understand and read tower drawings (when assembling/erecting).
Install down leads in accordance with diagrams.
Operate effectively as part of a team.
Be able to adapt to a changing work environment.
Requirements
To fulfil the role, a minimum of 3 years of continuous experience in high-voltage overhead line transmission projects is required. This should include, but is not limited to:
Experience working at height (up to 75m) on steel lattice towers.
Maintenance work on HV transmission lines.
High Voltage OHL Tension/Stringing.
Tower assembly/erection using a Crane/Derrick (Falcon).
Additional:
Formal qualifications (relevant) would be desirable.
Puller/tensioner, erection or tractor winch operator experience would be desirable.
A valid UK car driving license/international driving permit is desirable. If needed conversion assistance will be given.
For international applicants: If applying from outside of the UK, applicants will need to meet the Home Office requirements for the Skilled Worker Visa, which include:
Pass the UKVI IELTS/Provide proof of English language proficiency.
Obtain a clear Tuberculosis test (for certain countries).
Clean immigration history.
Updated 20h ago
Candidate fit
Skills and qualifications
Additional skills
Experience
3-7 years
How this role is positioned
Role classification
Job domains
Industries
Employment
Full Time
Contract duration
Permanent
Hiring type
Direct
Global hiring
Location specific
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Compensation and benefits
Compensation
£22 - £22 per hour
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Company
Skills Provision
Team size
Growing team
Location
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
The employer is a leading service provider supporting nationwide energy networks, focused on decarbonisation and the journey towards Net Zero.
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Overhead Line Technician
United Kingdom, United Kingdom • Full Time