Overhead Linesperson

NATIONAL GRID; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A major utility provider in the UK is looking for a skilled professional for their OHL Operations team. The role involves maintenance of the electricity network, requiring expertise in 132kV, 275kV or 400kV work. Candidates must have relevant electrical or mechanical qualifications and experience with climbing towers. The role offers a starting salary of £40,581 with additional benefits including company vehicle, pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities. Applicants should be team-oriented and able to work away from home as needed.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days

Generous contributory pension scheme

Access to flexible benefits

Family care benefits

Health and wellbeing apps

Qualifications

• Experience of 132kV, 275kV or 400kV OHL work is required.
• Full UK Driving License is needed.
• Comfortable working at heights and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with line repairs and fault investigations.
• Replacing damaged or worn-out assets.
• Working as part of a team across various locations.

Skills

OHL skills

Team player

Safe working practices

Climbing towers

Education

Level 2/3 Apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering

NVQ/Level 3 electrical or mechanical qualification

Job description

Overview

How can you play a key role in maintaining the electricity network with National Grid.

We have an excellent opportunity for you to be an integral member of our OHL Operations team across England/Wales. We’ll provide you with all the top tech, tools, equipment and PPE to get the job done safely. We can provide you with job security, job satisfaction and challenge you with a diverse workload. You’ll be working in a team on a variety of jobs from line repairs, fault investigations and replacing damaged or worn-out assets, either way you’ll obviously be comfortable working at heights. This ideal candidate would be based in Bristol or Southwest.

We’ll get you up to speed with expert training at our Centre of Excellence at Eakring, Nottinghamshire and other venues which will require short stays away from home. There’ll also be opportunities to work around the country if you want it, this will come with financial benefits such as generous overnight allowances, accommodation and mobility payments when working away from your base location.

What are the requirements?

• A minimum Level 2/3 Apprenticeship in electrical or mechanical engineering or an NVQ/Level 3 electrical or mechanical qualification with the relevant experience is required.
• You’ll have experience of 132kV, 275kV or 400kV OHL work, can climb towers with a head for heights and enjoy working outside in all conditions due to the nature of this work.
• We’re looking for you to demonstrate safe working practices and honed OHL skills, be a team player with the flexibility to travel to other areas when required.
• You can use a computer and are comfortable working at heights. Full UK Driving License.
• You can work away as you’ll be required to work away from home contractually on a voluntary basis.

Pay and Benefits Package

• Starting salary £40,581 pa including allowance (progressing on completion of training to £42,835 pa) + Paid overtime.
• Seasonal Allowance of £1871 paid monthly or yearly.
• Hours - 37 Av Monday to Friday, Days only (Winter 36 hrs / Summer 38 hrs - 4 day working pattern).
• We’ll provide you with a company vehicle – business use only.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum
• company contribution of 12%. Totalling 18%.
• Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

About us

Apply now for immediate consideration.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the unique differences people bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation that comes with having diverse teams and business need.

We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and provide a working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.