LE1 Linesman

OCU; Winchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU is expanding its overhead line operations across the UK, delivering connections and upgrades across LV, 11kV, and 33kV networks. This is a hands-on role within a growing power division requiring a proactive, safety-first mindset.

The role is site-based with regular travel, permanent contract, and full-time pattern. You will work with experienced teams to meet client requirements and uphold high standards of quality and safety.

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 industry safety requirements.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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 line experience

Safety culture

Teamwork

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Department: Regulated Power

Location: South West

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.

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.

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.