Overhead Lines Instructor (Full Training Provided)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; Trafford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd partners with a forward-thinking engineering training provider to recruit an Overhead Lines Instructor for distribution-focused training in Trafford, Manchester.

The role involves delivering practical and theoretical training, assessing learner competence, and supporting power engineering certificates, with full instructor training provided and a salary of £55,000 - £65,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Background as an Overhead Linesperson / Linesman / Lineswoman.
• Strong experience in distribution networks (wooden poles).
• Current or previous authorisations for overhead line work.
• Solid knowledge of electricity distribution systems.
• Transmission overhead line competency desirable.
• 10+ years' industry experience in electricity distribution or related environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical and theoretical training on electricity distribution and transmission systems.
• Assess learner competence against national occupational and qualification standards.
• Deliver overhead line construction and maintenance modules (distribution focus).
• Support technical certificate delivery in Power Engineering.
• Deliver compliance and safety-related training aligned to real-world distribution activities.
• Help shape and continuously improve training programmes using modern facilities and equipment.

Skills

Overhead Lines experience

Distribution networks

Authorisations for overhead line work

Electricity distribution knowledge

Transmission overhead line competency

Job description

Overhead Lines Instructor - Distribution (Full Training Provided)

Trafford, Manchester

£55,000 - £65,000 + Excellent Pension + Private Healthcare + 33 Days Holiday + Full Training Provided

Are you an experienced Overhead Linesperson (Distribution / Wooden Poles) looking to step off the tools and into a role where your knowledge truly makes a difference?

Would you like to use your industry experience to train, mentor, and develop the next generation of electrical engineers, while enjoying a significantly improved work-life balance, long-term stability, and the chance to learn new skills yourself?

This is a standout opportunity to join a rapidly growing, forward-thinking engineering training provider with serious ambitions to become the UK's leading centre for energy and engineering training.

Following significant investment into state-of-the-art facilities - including mock power stations, wind turbine parks, oil & gas exploration simulators, and advanced overhead line training environments - the organisation is redefining how technical training is delivered across the energy sector.

As an Overhead Lines Instructor, you will play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality, industry-led training for electricity distribution professionals. Full instructor training and support will be provided, making this an ideal transition for an experienced linesperson moving into training for the first time.

This role is ideal for someone who has spent years working on overhead lines and is now ready to pass that knowledge on.

This is a brilliant role for an overhead lines person to move into a training role where your skills will be valued and utilised

The Role

• Deliver practical and theoretical training on electricity distribution and transmission systems
• Assess learner competence against national occupational and qualification standards
• Deliver overhead line construction and maintenance modules (distribution focus)
• Support technical certificate delivery in Power Engineering
• Deliver compliance and safety-related training aligned to real-world distribution activities
• Help shape and continuously improve training programmes using modern facilities and equipment

The Person

• A background as an Overhead Linesperson / Linesman / Lineswoman
• Strong experience in distribution networks (wooden poles)
• Current or previous authorisations for overhead line work
• A solid working knowledge of electricity distribution systems
• Transmission overhead line competency (desirable)
• A minimum of 10 years' industry experience within electricity distribution or a related commercial environment

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.