Overhead Line Technician (33kV/132kV) – Onsite

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Newbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Overtime available

Sunday double time

Weekend work

PPE provided

Tools provided

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Holiday allowance

Job summary

SSEN Distribution, part of the SSE group, invites you to join a team keeping the lights on across the South of England. This permanent, full-time Linesperson role involves overhead line inspections and maintenance on 33kV and 132kV networks, working outdoors in all weather and responding to emergencies.

We offer 37-hour weeks with overtime, accommodation if you live outside the area, a company vehicle with fuel card, 26 days holidays plus bank holidays, PPE and tools provided, and a strong

Qualifications

• Proven electrical experience with a strong practical background.
• Demonstrated expertise in working on overhead power lines and tower structures.
• Relevant qualifications, such as SSE or equivalent DNO Operational Authorisations, and/or certified Tower Rescue training.
• A Full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Mainly working as part of a team carrying out various overhead line inspections and maintenance whilst also carrying out work on construction projects on the 33kV & 132kV overhead line network.
• Responsible for the safety of yourself and colleagues, and act as an ambassador for a strong safety culture in everything you do.
• You’ll be required to respond quickly to emergency situations; we want to provide the best possible service to our customers in their time of need. This role can be demanding.

Skills

Electrical experience

Overhead lines experience

Tower rescue training

DNO authorisations

Driving licence

Outdoor work experience

Job description

SSEN Distribution, part of the SSE group, invites you to join a team keeping the lights on across the South of England. This permanent, full-time Linesperson role involves overhead line inspections and maintenance on 33kV and 132kV networks, working outdoors in all weather and responding to emergencies.

We offer 37-hour weeks with overtime, accommodation if you live outside the area, a company vehicle with fuel card, 26 days holidays plus bank holidays, PPE and tools provided, and a strong