Overhead Linesperson: Field Electrician (Crawley & Brighton)

UK Power Networks; Crawley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reservist Leave

Personal Pension Plan

Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Cycle to Work/Home & Tech/Green Car Le

Green Car Leasing Schemes

Occupational Health support

Switched On – retailer discounts

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

UK Power Networks in the Crawley/ Brighton area seeks a Linesperson to deliver network improvements and restore electrical supplies on the distribution system, including overhead line repairs. This is a permanent role with supervision from the field staff supervisor.

You will join Network Operations as part of the Crawley & Brighton team, reporting into the field staff supervisor. The role requires LV/HV authorisation, safety discipline and teamwork with frontline crew.

Qualifications

• LV & HV authorisation to work on overhead lines and distribution assets.
• SPN/EPN network competency certification required.
• City & Guilds 2339 (formerly 232) qualification.
• Able to work on own initiative and complete risk assessments.
• Experience in overhead line construction/maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out construction, maintenance and reporting of overhead lines and associated plant; earthings and cable work as required.
• Patrol overhead lines, report defects and coordinate with team.
• Perform live line work on LV and up to 33kV where authorised.
• Install, connect or relocate metering and switchgear as needed.
• Assist in rigging, scaffolding and safety inspections.
• Drive and maintain vehicles, support health and safety compliance.

Skills

LV & HV Authorised

SPN / EPN network competency

City & Guilds 2339

Self-initiative

Risk assessments

Teamwork

Willingness to train

Overhead line exp

Organisational awareness

Flexibility

Job description

UK Power Networks in the Crawley/ Brighton area seeks a Linesperson to deliver network improvements and restore electrical supplies on the distribution system, including overhead line repairs. This is a permanent role with supervision from the field staff supervisor.

You will join Network Operations as part of the Crawley & Brighton team, reporting into the field staff supervisor. The role requires LV/HV authorisation, safety discipline and teamwork with frontline crew.