Overhead Linesperson

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

Overhead Linesperson

• Job Number: 559981
• Closing at: Oct 28 2026 - 23:55 GMT

Base Location: Perth or Dundee

Salary: £40,525 - £48,427 + Overtime + Standby + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

As an Overhead Linesperson within SSEN Transmission's Overhead Line Team, you will be responsible for carrying out the inspection, maintenance and repair activities on the Transmission network. The team also support construction and refurbishment projects, as well as responding to and repairing faults on the overhead line network.

You will

• Carry out inspection, maintenance and repair activities on our 132kV, 275kV and 400kV overhead line network covering the North East, Shetland, Tayside, and Argyll.
• Occasionally work away from your base location during the week and / or at weekends. Overnight accommodation and an evening meal allowance is provided.
• Form part of a standby rota that provides fault response across 365 days of the year.
• Update and record defect and repair activities ensuring they are uploaded to the asset management platform.
• Respond to emergency situations to investigate, plan and carry out repairs as required.

You have

• An industry recognised qualification for both wood pole and steel tower access and rescue or proven previous experience working on the electricity network.
• A qualification from a recognised overhead line training provider.
• Experience in the construction and / or maintenance of overhead power lines.
• You will be comfortable working at height and enjoy working outdoors in all weather.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work well in a team.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

own and operate the electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown power for the future and building the infrastructure needed for a cleaner electricity system to create secure power for generations to come.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

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