Overhead Lines Trainer

First Recruitment Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electricity distribution network is seeking an experienced Overhead Lines Trainer to design and deliver training programs in Blackburn. The role involves maintaining safety standards and assessing internal and external personnel. The ideal candidate will have significant overhead line experience, strong communication skills, and relevant training certifications.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in overhead line work, preferably up to 33kV.
• Proven ability to deliver technical training and assessments to diverse audiences.
• Full UK driving license and MEWP user ticket required.
• Ability to assess and certify staff and apprentices for competence.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience delivering training to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver technical training solutions aligned with business needs.
• Train and assess internal and external personnel on safe working practices.
• Conduct trade tests and authorisation assessments in classroom and field environments.
• Perform internal audits of Live Line Rubber Glove teams per Live Line Safety Case.
• Develop and maintain training materials: presentations, workbooks, on-the-job learning docs.
• Support policy input and innovation projects related to overhead lines.
• Liaise with manufacturers to evaluate PPE, climbing gear, and tools.
• Support safety standards and authorisation framework improvements.

Skills

Design and delivery of technical training solutions

Excellent communication skills

Coaching and presentation skills

Strong understanding of industry standards

Safety procedures knowledge

Training delivery

Auditing & assessments

Communication & presentation

Continuous improvement

Full UK driving license

MEWP ticket

Tools

PPE and climbing gear

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Overhead Linesman seeking a new role? A leading electricity distribution network operation is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Overhead Lines Trainer to join their dedicated training team in Blackburn.

This critical role involves the design, delivery, and evaluation of comprehensive training programmes in both live and dead overhead line work up to and including 33kV. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the competence and safety of our workforce and contractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver technical training solutions aligned with business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Train and assess internal and external personnel, including apprentices and experienced linespersons, on safe and effective working practices.
• Conduct trade tests, authorisation assessments, and coaching sessions both in classroom and field environments.
• Perform internal audits of Live Line Rubber Glove teams in accordance with the Live Line Safety Case.
• Develop and maintain training materials, including presentations, workbooks, and on-the-job learning documentation.
• Provide subject matter input to policy development and innovation projects related to overhead lines.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers to support the selection and evaluation of PPE, climbing gear, and specialist tools.
• Support the implementation and continual improvement of overhead line safety standards and authorisation frameworks.
• Significant experience in overhead line work, preferably up to 33kV.
• Good working knowledge and overhead lines person experience.
• LV Live Line experience is essential.
• HV Live Line, short stick experience is highly desirable.
• A strong understanding of current industry standards, regulations, and safety procedures.
• Proven ability to deliver technical training and assessments to diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and presentation skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Full UK driving license.
• MEWP user ticket.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in overhead line work, preferably up to 33kV.
• Good working knowledge and overhead lines person experience.
• LV Live Line experience is essential.
• HV Live Line, short stick experience is highly desirable.
• A strong understanding of current industry standards, regulations, and safety procedures.
• Proven ability to deliver technical training and assessments to diverse audiences.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and presentation skills.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Full UK driving license.
• MEWP user ticket.

Equal Opportunities

As part of our commitment to equal opportunities, we are an equal opportunities employer and we strive to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.