Chargehand Linesman

OCU Group; Colden Common; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group is seeking a Chargehand Linesman to join our Regulated Power team in the South West. You will be hands-on in the construction, maintenance, and upgrading of overhead line assets supporting homes and businesses across the region.

With experience across LV, 11kV, and 33kV networks, you will work safely and efficiently, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and timely project delivery while supporting site teams and reporting progress through digital tools.

Qualifications

• Experience on overhead lines across multiple voltage levels.
• Current SSEN operational authorisations.
• Strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate clearly.
• Proven ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Construct new overhead line networks and upgrade existing infrastructure across LV, 11kV, and 33kV systems.
• Support dismantling and diversion of existing overhead assets to facilitate underground projects.
• Deliver works safely, efficiently, and to required standards.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture on site.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, industry regulations, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with Supervisors, Site Managers and teams to meet programme objectives.
• Complete site records, reports and project documentation accurately and on time.
• Update digital workforce management and reporting systems to record progress.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges on site.
• Support the delivery of new connections and network upgrade projects.

Skills

SSEN authorisations

Overhead lines experience

Safety compliance

Electrical distribution

Communication

Workload management

Attention to detail

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Chargehand Linesman

Department: Regulated Power

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: South West

Reporting To: James Sibley

Description

Location: South West | Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Full-Time | Site Based | Regular Travel

Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.

OCU is continuing to invest in and grow its overhead line capability, delivering vital new connections and network reinforcement projects across the electricity distribution network. As a Distribution Linesman, you'll play a hands-on role in the construction, maintenance, and upgrading of overhead line infrastructure that supports homes, businesses, and communities across the region.

Working across LV, 11kV, and 33kV networks, you'll be part of an experienced operational team delivering high-quality work safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced overhead line professional looking to further develop their skills within a growing and ambitious power division.

What You'll Do

• Construct new overhead line networks and upgrade existing infrastructure across LV, 11kV, and 33kV systems.
• Support the dismantling and diversion of existing overhead assets to facilitate underground cable installation projects.
• Deliver works safely, efficiently, and to the required quality and technical standards.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture across all site activities.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, industry regulations, and client requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Supervisors, Site Managers, and operational teams to achieve programme objectives.
• Complete site records, reports, and project documentation accurately and on time.
• Update digital workforce management and reporting systems to record progress and completed works.
• Assist in identifying and resolving operational challenges on site.
• Support the successful delivery of new connections and network upgrade projects.

What You'll Bring

• Current SSEN operational authorisations.
• Proven experience working on overhead lines across multiple voltage levels.
• Strong understanding of safety requirements within overhead line operations.
• Experience working on electrical distribution network infrastructure projects.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to manage workload and deliver work to required standards and deadlines.
• High attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.

• NRSWA accreditations.
• Bonus if you have experience working on electrical new connections projects.
• It would be great if you're looking to further develop your operational authorisations and technical competencies.
• It would be great if you have experience working within DNO or ICP environments.
• Experience using digital workforce management systems and project reporting tools would be advantageous.

What We Offer

At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.

As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.