Overhead Lines Technician: 132kV/400kV Maintenance

Sse Enterprise; Perth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Free online GP and 24/7 counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Interest-free loans for tech & travel

Job summary

SSE Transmission is seeking an Overhead Linesperson to join the team in Scotland. The role covers inspection, maintenance and repair of high voltage overhead networks, with the opportunity to support construction and refurbishment works across multiple regions.

You will work outdoors in all weather, travel to sites as needed, and be part of a standby rota ensuring rapid fault response year-round. Excellent pole/ tower access qualifications are required.

Qualifications

• Must have industry recognised qualification for wood pole and steel tower access & rescue.
• Must have qualification from a recognised overhead line training provider.
• Experience in construction/maintenance of overhead power lines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection, maintenance and repair on 132kV/275kV/400kV lines across listed regions.
• Occasionally work away from base; overnight allowance provided.
• Be part of standby rota for fault response across the year.
• Update and record defect/repair activities on asset management platform.
• Respond to emergencies to investigate, plan and carry out repairs.

Skills

Working at height

Teamwork

Good communication

Outdoor weather resilience

Education

Overhead line qualification (wood pole and steel tower access & rescue)

Overhead line training qualification

Job description

SSE Transmission is seeking an Overhead Linesperson to join the team in Scotland. The role covers inspection, maintenance and repair of high voltage overhead networks, with the opportunity to support construction and refurbishment works across multiple regions.

You will work outdoors in all weather, travel to sites as needed, and be part of a standby rota ensuring rapid fault response year-round. Excellent pole/ tower access qualifications are required.