Overhead Transmission Linesman

Skills Provision Ltd; City Of London; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy service provider is looking for skilled Overhead Transmission Specialists throughout the United Kingdom. This role involves performing high-voltage overhead line tasks, requiring a minimum of 3 years' experience and the ability to work at significant heights. The employer offers competitive hourly rates, overtime opportunities, and benefits including accommodation allowances and life insurance.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

21 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Life insurance

Pension plan enrolment

Visa sponsorship

Accommodation allowance

50% reimbursement for flight to the UK

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in high-voltage overhead line transmission projects.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.
• Experience with tower assembly and erection.

Responsibilities

• Perform rigging tasks and maintain safe working practices.
• Safely use spacer trolleys for installation/removal.
• Read and understand tower drawings for assembly tasks.

Skills

Working at heights of up to 75m on steel lattice towers

Maintenance of HV transmission lines

High Voltage OHL Tension/Stringing

Crane/Derrick operations

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant formal qualifications

Tools

Puller/tensioner

Tractor winch

Job description

Skills Provision is seeking skilled and experienced High-Voltage Overhead Transmission Line Workers for positions throughout the United Kingdom.

The employer is a leading service provider supporting the nation’s energy networks, with a strong focus on decarbonisation and progressing towards Net Zero. These roles involve "roaming" work, meaning there is no fixed location.

For international candidates, visa sponsorship is available.

Position

Overhead Transmission Specialists

Sector

Energy

Type

Permanent

Location

United Kingdom

Salary

• £22.52 per hour
• Stand‑by period: Fixed rate starting at £66 per day

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities
• 21 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Life insurance
• Pension plan enrolment
• Visa sponsorship for up to 3 years, with a possible extension for an additional 2 years
• Accommodation allowance
• 50% reimbursement for initial one‑way economy flight to the UK

Working Hours

• Standard working hours: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
• Summer: 10‑hour shifts (26 weeks)
• Winter: 9‑hour shifts (26 weeks)

Key Responsibilities

• Risk awareness: Health & Safety, hazards, working at height
• Thorough understanding of national and company regulations and standards
• Maintain safe working practices
• Perform rigging tasks
• Perform blocking (dressing) or clipping‑in (suspension) on both tension and suspension Line Towers
• Undertake spacering/de‑spacering tasks
• Safely use a Spacer Trolley for new and old spacers installation/removal
• Apply earthing schemes (add‑leads) to OHL conductors
• Safely use platforms, ladders, or pladers for work on tension, suspension, or line towers
• Carry out jointing tasks (socks, stockings, permanent joints)
• Undertake jumpering tasksPerform in‑situ steelwork replacement
• Read and understand tower drawings for assembly/erection tasks
• Install down leads in line with provided diagrams
• Operate effectively within a team
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years' continuous experience in high‑voltage overhead line transmission projects, including but not limited to:

• Working at heights of up to 75m on steel lattice towers
• Maintenance of HV transmission lines
• High Voltage OHL Tension/Stringing
• Tower assembly/erection using Crane/Derrick (Falcon)

Additional Skills/Qualifications

• Relevant formal qualifications
• Experience with puller/tensioner, erection, or tractor winch operation
• Valid UK driving license or international permit (assistance with conversion available)

International Applicants

International candidates must meet UK Home Office requirements for the Skilled Worker Visa, which include:

• Passing the UKVI IELTS or providing proof of English proficiency
• A clear Tuberculosis test (if applicable)
• Clean immigration history

Skills Provision is an ethical international recruitment agency, as such our adverts do not discriminate with regards to age, race, gender, colour, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.