Linesman LE1

Distribution; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AUREOS INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LIMITED is seeking a skilled Linesman LE1 to join our utility infrastructure team. You will install, maintain, and repair overhead and underground power distribution systems, working outdoors in all weather to ensure a reliable grid.

This role demands a safety‑driven professional with LE1 certification, a valid driving license, and the ability to climb poles and operate aerial lifts. You will collaborate with colleagues to plan tasks and respond to outages.

Qualifications

• Certified Linesman LE1 qualification or equivalent
• Experience on overhead and underground distribution systems
• Strong electrical safety knowledge and PPE use
• Valid driver’s license with clean record; CDL preferred
• Ability to climb poles and work at heights in all weather

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, structure, and repair overhead/underground lines, poles, transformers, and equipment
• Troubleshoot distribution systems to locate faults and outages
• Climb poles and operate aerial lifts safely
• Follow safety protocols to maintain a zero-accident environment
• Inspect line hardware and conductors to prevent failures
• Plan daily tasks and assist with emergency responses

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Physical fitness

Education

LE1 qualification

Job description

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

Job Summary

AUREOS INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES LIMITED is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Linesman LE1 to join our utility infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing overhead and underground electrical power distribution systems. This position requires a strong technical aptitude, a commitment to rigorous safety standards, and the ability to work effectively in various weather conditions to ensure the reliability of our power grid.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, structure, and repair overhead and underground power lines, poles, transformers, and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical distribution systems to identify, isolate, and resolve power outages and system faults.
• Climb utility poles and operate aerial lifts, bucket trucks, and other specialized machinery safely and efficiently.
• Adhere strictly to all company safety protocols, local regulations, and industry standards to ensure a zero-accident work environment.
• Perform routine inspections of line hardware, conductors, and associated equipment to prevent potential system failures.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to plan daily tasks, respond to emergency call-outs, and restore power during outages.

Job Qualifications

• Certified Linesman LE1 qualification or equivalent recognized industry certification.
• Proven experience working on overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety codes, procedures, and protective equipment.
• Excellent physical condition, with the ability to climb poles, work at heights, and lift heavy equipment in all weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (a commercial driver's license is highly preferred).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

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

Equal Opportunities

Aureos are 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.

Aureos is a multi-disciplinary energy and transport networks specialist engineering services provider, spanning the design, engineering, installation, maintenance, and crisis response of critical infrastructures across power, renewables, nuclear decommissioning, railways, highways and local government sectors.