Lead Overhead Linesman – LV/11kV/33kV, Site-Based

OCU Group; Colden Common; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group is seeking a Chargehand Linesman to join our Regulated Power team in the South West. You will be hands-on in the construction, maintenance, and upgrading of overhead line assets supporting homes and businesses across the region.

With experience across LV, 11kV, and 33kV networks, you will work safely and efficiently, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and timely project delivery while supporting site teams and reporting progress through digital tools.

Qualifications

• Experience on overhead lines across multiple voltage levels.
• Current SSEN operational authorisations.
• Strong safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate clearly.
• Proven ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Construct new overhead line networks and upgrade existing infrastructure across LV, 11kV, and 33kV systems.
• Support dismantling and diversion of existing overhead assets to facilitate underground projects.
• Deliver works safely, efficiently, and to required standards.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture on site.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, industry regulations, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with Supervisors, Site Managers and teams to meet programme objectives.
• Complete site records, reports and project documentation accurately and on time.
• Update digital workforce management and reporting systems to record progress.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges on site.
• Support the delivery of new connections and network upgrade projects.

Skills

SSEN authorisations

Overhead lines experience

Safety compliance

Electrical distribution

Communication

Workload management

Attention to detail

Full UK driving licence

Job description

OCU Group is seeking a Chargehand Linesman to join our Regulated Power team in the South West. You will be hands-on in the construction, maintenance, and upgrading of overhead line assets supporting homes and businesses across the region.

With experience across LV, 11kV, and 33kV networks, you will work safely and efficiently, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and timely project delivery while supporting site teams and reporting progress through digital tools.