Lead Overhead Linesman – HV/LV Power Infrastructure

Aureos

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Aureos Infrastructure Services Limited is seeking a skilled Chargehand Linesman to lead our overhead line construction and maintenance team. You will blend hands-on technical work with supervision to ensure safe installation, repair and maintenance of power lines and distribution systems.

Key responsibilities include leading a crew on-site, performing tensioning and termination tasks, enforcing safety standards, and maintaining accurate logs and reports while coordinating logistics for tools and

Qualifications

  • Fully qualified overhead linesman with recognized industry certifications.
  • Valid heavy vehicle driving license (HGV/LGV) is highly desirable.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in overhead line construction and maintenance, with 1–2 years in a chargehand or lead-hand capacity.
  • Deep working knowledge of HV and LV overhead line systems, live-line procedures, and rigging/slinging techniques.
  • Strong supervisory and communication skills for reporting and client liaison.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, direct, and motivate a team on-site, assigning daily tasks and monitoring progress to meet project timelines.
  • Supervise installation, tensioning, sagging, and termination of overhead conductors and line hardware.
  • Enforce health and safety regulations, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure PPE usage.
  • Inspect work against specifications and maintain daily logs, progress reports, and timesheets.
  • Diagnose faults and coordinate rapid-response repairs during outages or emergencies.
  • Coordinate logistics of tools, vehicles, and materials on-site.

Skills

HV/LV knowledge
Live-line working
Rigging/Slinging
Leadership
Communication
Safety procedures

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Power Engineering
City & Guilds certification

Job description

Aureos Infrastructure Services Limited is seeking a skilled Chargehand Linesman to lead our overhead line construction and maintenance team. You will blend hands-on technical work with supervision to ensure safe installation, repair and maintenance of power lines and distribution systems.

Key responsibilities include leading a crew on-site, performing tensioning and termination tasks, enforcing safety standards, and maintaining accurate logs and reports while coordinating logistics for tools and

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