Overhead Linespeople

Matchtech; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking experienced Overhead Linespeople for a 6+ month contract in Ipswich, England. The role involves building, upgrading, and maintaining overhead line networks up to 132kV. Candidates should have hands-on experience in HV systems, confidence working at heights, and hold a valid EUSR or CSCS card. The position offers full-time employment and requires adherence to DNO standards and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in HV systems like BLX.
• Worked on 33/66kV networks and ideally 132kV lattice towers.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Build, refurbish, and maintain overhead lines up to 132kV.
• Work closely with Site Supervisors to solve site-specific issues.
• Support construction and maintenance across the distribution network.
• Work closely with Site Supervisors to address site-specific issues.
• Support construction and maintenance across the distribution network, from LV to 132kV.

Skills

Experience with HV systems

Experience on 33/66kV networks

Confident working at height

Full driving licence

DNO authorisations

EUSR/CSCS card

Education

Valid EUSR or CSCS card

Tools

MEWPs

Job description

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Introduction

We're looking for experienced Overhead Linespeople to join our team working on projects up to 132kV across the South and East UK. You'll help build, upgrade, and maintain overhead line networks including emergency repairs, transformer changes, and LV work. With multi-year frameworks secured across several DNOs, you'll support critical ED2 network upgrades covering overhead lines, underground cables, and substations.

What will I be doing?

• Follow all DNO standards, policies, and procedures.
• Build, refurbish, and maintain overhead lines up to 132kV.
• Stick to approved method statements and risk assessments.
• Work closely with Site Supervisors to address site-specific issues.
• Support construction and maintenance across the distribution network, from LV to 132kV.

What do I need to succeed?

We're looking for someone with hands-on experience in HV systems like BLX, and who's worked on 33/66kV networks and ideally 132kV lattice towers. Experience with LV networks (open wire or ABC) and replacing pole-mounted transformers up to 200KVA is a plus. You should be confident working at height using MEWPs, hold a valid EUSR or CSCS card, have DNO operational authorisations, and of course, a full driving licence.

What's my next step?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you - please click the apply button and we'll be in touch shortly to discuss next steps.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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