LE3 Linesman / Plant Operator

Aureos; Muir of Ord; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Salary

25 days Holiday

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Employee benefits portal

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Referral Scheme

Job summary

Aureos is seeking a skilled LE3 Linesman / Plant Operator to perform essential overhead and underground electrical line work and operate various plant machinery to support infrastructure projects.

The role requires reading technical drawings, maintaining safety standards, and working in outdoor environments. You will contribute to construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical networks while adhering to on-site procedures and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead or equivalent electrical trade qualification.
• Current LE3 Linesman certification.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Proven experience in electrical distribution network construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Demonstrated experience operating heavy machinery safely and efficiently.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety procedures and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work plans.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
• Install and remove poles, cross-arms, insulators, transformers, and other line equipment.
• Splice and terminate overhead and underground electrical cables.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical faults and outages.
• Operate plant machinery including excavators, backhoes, trenchers, and EWPs.
• Perform pre-start checks, routine maintenance, and minor repairs on plant machinery.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Work effectively in a team environment, often outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Complete accurate documentation of work performed, including logbooks and job reports.
• Participate in on-call rotations and emergency response as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead

LE3 Linesman certification

First Aid & CPR certification

Tools

HR licence

Excavator

EWP

Loader

Job description

If you are looking to work for a growing business who truly value and care for their employees, then look no further!

AUREOS are seeking a skilled LE3 Linesman / Plant Operator to perform essential overhead and underground electrical line work and operate various plant machinery to support infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Construct, maintain, and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
• Install and remove poles, cross-arms, insulators, transformers, and other line equipment.
• Splice and terminate overhead and underground electrical cables.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical faults and outages.
• Operate a variety of plant machinery including, but not limited to, excavators, backhoes, trenchers, and elevated work platforms (EWPs).
• Perform pre-start checks, routine maintenance, and minor repairs on plant machinery.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
• Work effectively in a team environment, often outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Complete accurate documentation of work performed, including logbooks and job reports.
• Participate in on-call rotations and emergency response as required.

Skills, experience and qualifications:

• Certificate III in ESI - Distribution Overhead or equivalent electrical trade qualification.
• Current LE3 Linesman certification.
• Relevant plant operator tickets/licenses (e.g., HR licence, excavator, EWP, loader).
• Proven experience in electrical distribution network construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Demonstrated experience operating heavy machinery safely and efficiently.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety procedures and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work plans.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Driver’s License (HR class preferred).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

In return you will receive

• Generous Salary
• 25 days Holiday with the option to buy more
• Pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Employee benefits portal.
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral Scheme

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Whether you are looking for progression in your new role or for your forever job, we will happily welcome your application.

Equal Opportunities

Aureosare an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.