OHL Technician - 400kV Line Install & Maintain (UK Travel)

Balfour Beatty plc; Scotland; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an LE3 Overhead Line Technician to join our Power T&D team in Scotland. This site-based role involves installing, building, refurbishing and maintaining high-voltage overhead lines up to 400kV, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will join an experienced OHL team, perform earthing, piloting and jointing tasks, and work across the UK as needed. The role requires height access, good teamwork, and a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• LE3-level overhead line (OHL) skills and experience required.
• Strong commitment to health and safety and quality standards.
• Confident working at height and in demanding environments.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Full, clean driving licence is essential.
• Flexibility to travel and work across the UK; relevant authorisations are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install, build and refurbish overhead power lines.
• Support activities such as earthing, piloting, conductor running, clamping, jumpering, spacering and jointing.
• Follow site risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Use PPE and lifting equipment correctly; maintain safety standards.
• Work collaboratively as part of an OHL team and report incidents promptly.

Skills

LE3 OHL skills

Health and safety

Working at height

Communication

Driving licence

Travel across UK

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an LE3 Overhead Line Technician to join our Power T&D team in Scotland. This site-based role involves installing, building, refurbishing and maintaining high-voltage overhead lines up to 400kV, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will join an experienced OHL team, perform earthing, piloting and jointing tasks, and work across the UK as needed. The role requires height access, good teamwork, and a full driving licence.