LE3

Balfour Beatty; Dundee; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc in Scotland is hiring an LE3 Overhead Line Technician to install, build, refurbish and maintain high-voltage overhead lines up to 400kV, on site with a strong safety focus. You will join an experienced OHL team and work across projects that support national infrastructure.

You will travel as needed, perform tasks safely, and contribute to delivering reliable power transmission while upholding quality and productivity standards.

Qualifications

• OHL skills and experience are required.
• Full, clean driving licence is essential.
• Flexibility to travel across the UK is expected.
• Emergency First Aid at Work qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, build and refurbish overhead power lines.
• Support earthing, piloting, conductor running and jointing.
• Follow risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Use PPE, lifting equipment and fall-arrest systems correctly.
• Work with an experienced OHL team to maintain safety standards.
• Report incidents and near misses promptly to maintain site safety.

Skills

OHL skills

Health & safety

Height access

Communication

Driving licence

UK travel

Education

Emergency First Aid at Work

Tools

OHL authorisations

Plant tickets

Job description

About the role

We’re hiring: LE3 Overhead Line Technician

Balfour Beatty Power T&D is looking for an experienced LE3 Overhead Line Technician to join our team and support the continued growth of our projects across Scotland.

In this site-based role, you will help install, build, refurbish and maintain high-voltage overhead power transmission lines up to 400kV, while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and productivity

What you'll be doing

• Installing, building and refurbishing overhead power lines
• Supporting activities such as earthing, piloting, conductor running, clamping, jumpering, spacering and jointing
• Following site-specific risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work
• Using PPE, tools, lifting equipment and fall-arrest systems correctly
• Working collaboratively as part of an experienced OHL team
• Maintaining high standards of site safety and promptly reporting incidents and near misses

Who we're looking for

• LE3-level OHL skills and experience
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• Confidence working at height and in high-pressure environments
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A full, clean driving licence
• Flexibility to travel and work across the UK
• OHL authorisations, plant tickets and an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification would be advantageous.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]