LE1 Linesman

OCU; Shinfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU is expanding its overhead line operations from Shinfield, delivering connections and reinforcement across LV, 11kV, and 33kV networks. The role involves hands-on field work within a safety‑driven team, ensuring quality outcomes and adherence to procedures.

We seek an experienced Distribution Linesman with multi‑voltage experience, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safety. A full UK driving licence and NRSWA are essential for site operations and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Current SSEN operational authorisations.
• Overhead line experience across multiple voltage levels.
• Experience on electrical distribution network projects.
• NRSWA accreditation.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and utility safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, upgrade, and dismantle overhead line networks across LV, 11kV, and 33kV systems.
• Carry out overhead line activities safely and in accordance with approved procedures and specifications.
• Support the delivery of new connections and network reinforcement projects.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality standards and client requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all site activities.
• Complete project documentation, records, and work management system updates accurately and on time.
• Inspect equipment, tools, and work areas to ensure safe working conditions are maintained.
• Work closely with Supervisors and operational teams to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Overhead lines experience

Operational authorisations

NRSWA accreditation

Safe systems of work

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Job description

Department: Regulated Power

Location: Shinfield

Description

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

Pay / Benefits:

Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.

The Opportunity

OCU is continuing to grow its overhead line operations across the UK, supporting critical electricity infrastructure projects that connect homes, businesses, and communities to the network. As a Distribution Linesman, you'll join an experienced overhead line team delivering new connections, network upgrades, and reinforcement projects across LV, 11kV, and 33kV networks.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Linesman looking to work on a diverse range of projects within a growing power division. You'll play a hands-on role in delivering essential network infrastructure while working within a team that places safety, quality, and operational excellence at the heart of everything it does.

What You'll Do

• Construct, maintain, upgrade, and dismantle overhead line networks across LV, 11kV, and 33kV systems.
• Carry out overhead line activities safely and in accordance with approved procedures and specifications.
• Support the delivery of new connections and network reinforcement projects.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality standards and client requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all site activities.
• Complete project documentation, records, and work management system updates accurately and on time.
• Inspect equipment, tools, and work areas to ensure safe working conditions are maintained.
• Work closely with Supervisors and operational teams to support successful project delivery.

What You'll Bring

• Current SSEN operational authorisations.
• Proven overhead line experience across multiple voltage levels.
• Experience working on electrical distribution network projects.
• NRSWA accreditation.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and utility industry safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience working on 33kV overhead line projects.
• Bonus if you have experience delivering new connections projects.
• It would be great if you hold additional DNO authorisations.
• It would be great if you have experience using tablet-based workforce management systems.
• Plant, MEWP, or lifting operation certifications 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.

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Jonathan Bryden at [e-mail].

Our vacancies are typically advertised for two weeks; however, we reserve the right to close applications early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable candidates. We therefore encourage early applications.

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing [e-mail].