Linesperson Chargehand / Linesman Chargehand

NG Bailey; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company commercial vehicle

Pension with leading provider and up 8

25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

NG Bailey Group is seeking a Linesman Chargehand to join the field-based team in the North East / Yorkshire. You will install, build, and refurbish overhead lines up to 33kV, lead a crew, and ensure safety and quality on site.

The role offers a permanent contract with a salary up to £54,800, a £2,500 sign-on bonus, a company vehicle, and flexible benefits. A driven candidate with extensive HV experience is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Overhead Lines up to 33kV.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and team leadership skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Certifications: IPAF MEWP, NRSWA Operative preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installing, building, and refurbishing overhead lines at LV, 11kV, and up to 33kV.
• Working to Freedom's and clients' standards, policies and procedures.
• Leading and guiding team members to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Maintaining site safety and completing risk assessments.
• Reporting incidents and ensuring SHEQ compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Health and safety

First Aid

Working at height

Education

First Aid Certification

NRSWA Operative

City & Guilds 2322

CDM & Risk Assessment Training

Tools

IPAF 1b MEWP

Chainsaw Certification

Winch Operation

DNO Authorisation (up to 33kV)

Job description

Linesman Chargehand

North East / Yorkshire

Permanent

Up to £54.8k + Company Commercial Vehicle + Flexible Benefits

£2,500 Sign-On Bonus

(£1,250 payable in the first month and £1,250 after successful completion of probation)

Freedom's Network Services team has an exciting opportunity for a Linesman Chargehand to join our field-based team. This role is key to delivering overhead line projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Key deliverables in this role will include:

• Installing, building, and refurbishing overhead lines at LV, 11kV, and up to 33kV.
• Working to Freedom and client standards, policies, and procedures.
• Leading and guiding team members to ensure safe and effective operations.
• Maintaining site safety and completing risk assessments.
• Reporting incidents and ensuring compliance with SHEQ requirements.

What we're looking for:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• First Aid, Manual Handling, Working at Height
• Winch Operation, IPAF 1b MEWP
• NRSWA Operative, City & Guilds 2322
• Chainsaw Certification
• DNO Authorisation (up to 33kV & Live Line Working)
• Safe Digging Techniques, Environmental Awareness
• CDM & Risk Assessment Training
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Overhead Lines up to 33kV
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and team leadership skills

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Company commercial vehicle
• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme

About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.