Overhead Linesman

Peoplebank; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Clancy is seeking an experienced Overhead Linesperson to support the delivery, maintenance and repair of electricity infrastructure across the UK Power Networks area. You will work on LV and up to 11kV networks, constructing, maintaining and repairing overhead lines, and ensuring safe, reliable power supply.

You will lead a two-person team on site, mentoring apprentices and other colleagues to maintain high standards of safety and workmanship, while liaising with customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on overhead electricity networks up to 11kV.
• Experience in DNO environments, especially UK Power Networks (EPN).
• Current UK Power Networks Competency Authorisations or ability to obtain them.
• Live Working Accompaniment accreditation is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence is essential; related industry qualifications are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Construct, maintain and repair overhead networks up to 11kV.
• Install and replace poles, conductors, insulators and related equipment.
• Perform planned maintenance, fault response and emergency restoration work.
• 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 lines.
• Inspect the network and identify defects; complete site documentation and records.
• Liaise with customers, landowners and stakeholders during works.
• Lead and mentor a two-person team on site to maintain high safety and workmanship standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Health and safety

Working at height

Site documentation

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Pole Top Rescue

First Aid

MEWP

HGV

NPTC/Electricity Distribution authorisations

Job description

We do what we say – we’re keen to hear from people like you, people who make it their business to get things done!

We have an opportunity for an experienced Overhead Linesperson to join our team, supporting the delivery, maintenance and repair of electricity infrastructure across the UK Power Networks (EPN) area.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll play a key part in constructing, maintaining and repairing overhead electricity networks, working on LV and up to 11kV infrastructure to ensure the safe and reliable supply of electricity to customers.

Here are some of the activities you will be involved in...

• Constructing, maintaining and repairing overhead electricity networks up to 11kV.
• Installing and replacing poles, conductors, insulators and associated overhead line equipment.
• Carrying out planned maintenance, fault response and emergency restoration works.
• Supporting network reinforcement, diversion and asset replacement projects.
• Working safely at height using approved climbing and access techniques.
• Carrying out testing procedures and dynamic risk assessments on HV and LV overhead lines to ensure works are completed safely and in accordance with industry standards.
• Undertaking inspections and identifying defects across the network.
• Completing site documentation and maintaining accurate work records.
• Liaising professionally with customers, landowners and stakeholders whilst undertaking works.
• Ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, DNO standards and health and safety legislation.
• Leading and supporting a two-person team on site, coaching and mentoring apprentices and less experienced colleagues to maintain high standards of safety and workmanship.

We would love to hear from you if...

You have proven experience working on overhead electricity networks up to 11kV, with a strong understanding of overhead line construction, maintenance and fault-finding activities.

Experience working within a DNO environment, particularly across the UK Power Networks (EPN) network, would be highly advantageous. Holding current UK Power Networks Competency Authorisations (or the ability to obtain them) would be a significant benefit.

You’ll be experienced in carrying out testing procedures and dynamic risk assessments on HV and LV overhead lines and hold an industry-approved Live Working Accompaniment accreditation.

You’ll have a strong commitment to health and safety, be confident working at height and enjoy working as part of a team in a safety-critical environment.

A full UK driving licence is essential. Industry qualifications such as Pole Top Rescue, First Aid, MEWP, HGV and relevant NPTC/Electricity Distribution authorisations would also be advantageous.

If you’re looking to join a business delivering and maintaining essential electricity infrastructure, where safety, teamwork and quality are at the heart of everything we do, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Company

Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.

Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.

We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.

What Next

You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don’t receive feedback within that timescale, please don’t be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do!

In addition to helping you reach your career goals,

• competitive salary
• pension
• healthcare
• holiday allowance starting at 22 days per annum
• Clancy Xtras
• our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas
• cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you to attend an interview, please do let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Committed.