Overhead Lines Specialist: 11kV Network Maintenance

VIQU Energy Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus up to £1,000

Job summary

VIQU Energy Limited is seeking an experienced Overhead Linesman to support construction, maintenance and repair of electricity networks across the Cambridgeshire area. You will work on LV and up to 11kV overhead networks, carrying out planned works, fault response, inspections and repairs, while ensuring safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates will have Live Working Accompaniment accreditation, a full UK driving licence and a strong background in DNO environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on overhead electricity networks up to 11kV.
• Strong understanding of overhead line construction, maintenance and fault-finding.
• Experience carrying out testing procedures and dynamic risk assessments on HV and LV overhead lines.
• Live Working Accompaniment accreditation.
• Strong commitment to health and safety within a safety‑critical environment.
• Confidence working at height and using approved climbing and access techniques.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain and repair overhead electricity networks up to 11kV.
• Install and replace poles, conductors, insulators and associated overhead line equipment.
• Carry out planned maintenance, fault response and emergency restoration works.
• Support network reinforcement, diversion and asset replacement projects.
• Work safely at height using approved climbing and access techniques.
• Carry out testing procedures and dynamic risk assessments on HV and LV overhead lines.
• Undertake network inspections and identify defects requiring remedial works.
• Complete site documentation and maintain accurate work records.
• Liaise professionally with customers, landowners and other stakeholders.
• Ensure all activities are completed in line with company procedures, DNO standards and health and safety legislation.
• Lead and support a two-person team on site, coaching apprentices and less experienced colleagues where required.

Skills

Overhead linesman experience

Safety at height

Dynamic risk assessments

Live Working Accompaniment

Driving licence

Education

NPTC or electricity distribution authorisations

Job description

VIQU Energy Limited is seeking an experienced Overhead Linesman to support construction, maintenance and repair of electricity networks across the Cambridgeshire area. You will work on LV and up to 11kV overhead networks, carrying out planned works, fault response, inspections and repairs, while ensuring safety and compliance.

Ideal candidates will have Live Working Accompaniment accreditation, a full UK driving licence and a strong background in DNO environments.